How long does Mediterranean Fried Rice take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mediterranean Fried Rice serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mediterranean Fried Rice spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Mediterranean Fried Rice?

1 cup Basmati Rice, ½ cup Olives, 1/3 cup Feta Cheese, 100 grams Lamb Strips, 1 Lemon, 4 Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mediterranean Fried Rice?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mediterranean Fried Rice?

About 896 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mediterranean Fried Rice

Name: Mediterranean Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 Lemon; 4 Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 100 grams Lamb Strips; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 Onion; 1 Red Capsicum; 1 Yellow Capsicum; 1 cup Basmati Rice, Cooked; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 2 Eggs; 1 Tomato, Diced; ½ cup Olives, Slices; 1/3 cup Feta Cheese

30 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as Fried Rice · Non-veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals

Mediterranean fried rice with lemon oregano lamb, peppers, scrambled eggs, olives and feta cheese. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes plus marinating, with video.

Ingredients

16 items

2 people

Olive Oil3 tbsp
Lemon1
Garlic, Finely Chopped4
Dried Oregano2 tsp
Salt2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp
Lamb Strips100 grams
Onion1
Red Capsicum1
Yellow Capsicum1
Basmati Rice, Cooked1 cup
Soy Sauce1 tsp
Eggs2
Tomato, Diced1
Olives, Slices½ cup
Feta Cheese1/3 cup

Contains: milk, egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	896kcal	1792kcal
Protein	32g	64g
Carbohydrate	100g	199g
Fat	42g	84g
Fibre	7.5g	15g
Sugar	10g	20g

Cookd masalas for basmati rice

Method

1
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the Lamb pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Olive OilLemonGarlicDried OreganoSaltBlack Pepper PowderLamb Strips
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated Lamb pieces and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the Lamb from the skillet and set it aside.
Olive Oil
3
In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Add the chopped red onion and sauté until it becomes translucent. Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Stir in the cooked rice,salt pepper, oregano and mix well with the vegetables.
OnionRed CapsicumYellow CapsicumBasmati RiceSaltBlack Pepper PowderDried Oregano
4
Add Soy Sauce and mix well. Return the cooked Lamb to the skillet and mix well. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet, and eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked. Combine the scrambled eggs with the rice mixture and toss everything together.
Soy SauceEggs
5
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until everything is heated through. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the fried rice. Serve the Mediterranean fried rice hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor.
TomatoOlivesFeta Cheese

Before you start

How long does Mediterranean Fried Rice take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mediterranean Fried Rice serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mediterranean Fried Rice vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mediterranean Fried Rice spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mediterranean Fried Rice?: 1 cup Basmati Rice, ½ cup Olives, 1/3 cup Feta Cheese, 100 grams Lamb Strips, 1 Lemon, 4 Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mediterranean Fried Rice?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mediterranean Fried Rice?: About 896 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.