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Healthy Mediterranean Rice and Beans

Healthy Mediterranean Rice and Beans for a Cozy Home Meal

A quick and satisfying dish featuring healthy Mediterranean flavors with rice and beans, perfect for any cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups Oats Quick oats work well for a finer texture.
  • 1 cup Nut Butter Almond butter or peanut butter recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Agave nectar can be used as a vegan-friendly substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder Ensure it's unsweetened.
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruit Dried cranberries or raisins can be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • measuring cups
  • Spoon
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and cocoa powder until mixed thoroughly.
  3. Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges set; the center should be slightly soft.
  6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Store any extras in an airtight container or enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use smooth nut butter and keep an eye on baking time to avoid hard cookies. Feel free to experiment with mix-ins and store properly.

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