NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz ground beef 96% lean

0.25 cup jasmine rice

0.5 cup water

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup red onion

0.5 cup cucumber

0.5 cup cherry tomatoes

0.5 oz feta cheese

2 tbsp Greek yogurt

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water and combine with 0.5 cup water in a small pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.

• 2

  While the rice cooks, dice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small pieces.

• 3

  In a small mixing bowl, toss the diced vegetables with lemon juice and fresh parsley to create a crisp salad.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula.

• 5

  Season the beef with sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and minced garlic, cooking until the meat is browned and fragrant.

• 6

  In a separate small dish, whisk the Greek yogurt with a tiny pinch of salt until smooth.

• 7

  Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it into serving bowls.

• 8

  Top the rice with the savory ground beef, the fresh vegetable salad, and the crumbled feta cheese.

• 9

  Finish the bowl with a dollop of the yogurt sauce and serve immediately.