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Mediterranean Fried Rice

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

Rice dishesOne-pot meals

Total30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves2
Per serving896 cal
Spicemild
Mediterranean Fried Rice

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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
Cooking for2 servings
  • Olive OilOlive Oil3 tbsp
  • Yellow CapsicumYellow Capsicum1
  • Basmati RiceBasmati Rice, Cooked1 cup
  • Soy SauceSoy Sauce1 tsp
  • EggsEggs2
  • Red CapsicumRed Capsicum1
  • OlivesOlives, Slices½ cup
  • TomatoTomato, Diced1
  • Lamb StripsLamb Strips100 grams
  • GarlicGarlic, Finely Chopped4
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder2 tsp
  • LemonLemon1
  • Feta CheeseFeta Cheese1/3 cup
  • Dried OreganoDried Oregano2 tsp
  • OnionOnion1

Contains: milk, egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy896kcal1792kcal
Protein32g64g
Carbohydrate100g199g
Fat42g84g
Fibre7.5g15g
Sugar10g20g

Cookd masalas for basmati rice

Method

  1. 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.

    Lamb StripsOlive OilGarlicSaltBlack Pepper PowderLemonDried Oregano

  2. 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. 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.

    Yellow CapsicumBasmati RiceRed CapsicumOnionBlack Pepper PowderDried OreganoSalt

  4. 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. 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.

    OlivesTomatoFeta 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 Yellow Capsicum, 2 Eggs, 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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