ASIAN BROWN RICE AND PEANUT SALAD TOSS

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This is a very nice tasting & different salad found in Famous Brand Name Recipes cookbook 'WHOLE-WHEAT COOKING.' Preparation time DOES NOT INCLUDE the 30-40 minutes needed for rice to cool to room temperature.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 36m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
3 ounces dry roasted peanuts
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 ounces frozen snow peas, thawed, patted dry
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, bring water to boil over high heat.
  • Stir in rice, & return to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender & liquid is absorbed.
  • With fork, fluff rice & spread out on greased baking sheet.
  • Cool to room temperature, about 30-40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add peanuts & stirring frequently, toast 3-4 minutes, or until fragrant & beginning to lightly brown.
  • Place in medium bowl.
  • Add water chestnuts, snow peas, onion, bell pepper & cranberries, then add cooled rice.
  • In small bowl, combine vinegar, honey, soy sauce & pepper flakes.
  • Add to rice mixture, then toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 458.3, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 6.8

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