FRESH BROWN RICE WITH MINT + LIME
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FRESH BROWN RICE WITH MINT + LIME
Counts as: 1 Starch | Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice from 2 limes
- 2-3 fresh mint sprigs, leaves removed and chopped
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- A handful of sweet and ripe cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
- 2 Tablespoons diced red onion- or use 2 chopped scallions
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Directions:
- Cook brown rice, by placing 2 cup water and 1 cup brown rice is saucepan and bring to boil. Turn down to simmer and cook on low for about 45 minutes until all water is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Check on it halfway through cooking and give it a stir. Note: you can also use a rice cooker to do this
- Scoop the cooked brown rice into a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Toss lightly with a fork until combined
- Taste test and adjust seasonings - enjoy as a side with your protein of choice!