Recipe credit
University of Wyoming, Cooperative Extension, Cent$ible Nutrition Cook Book
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
- 3 cups water
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 3 green onions (also called scallions)
- 1/4 cup parsley (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetables (of your favorite, cut into small pieces)
Directions
- Wash rice and put into a 2-quart pot with water. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer, and cook uncovered until all the water is absorbed. (approximately 45 minutes)
- Pour into medium sized bowl and allow to cool.
- Pour lemon juice over rice and stir. When rice is cooled to lukewarm, add vegetables, salt, pepper, and oil.
- Stir and chill at least 1 hour. This dish also can be served warm.
Nutritional info
Calories
288
Total fat
11 g
Saturated fat
2 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
225 mg
Total carbohydrates
43 g
Dietary fiber
5 g
Protein
6 g
Total sugar
3 g
