BLACK RICE

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Black rice is one of the handful of superfoods. This rice is so flavorful and has a very unique presentation as it cooks up to a deep purple color. This rice goes great with just about any meal as a nice healthy side. I love to make it with salmon and a side of fresh veggies.

Provided by Love2cook32

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup black rice
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup slivered almonds
1 ¾ cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon

Steps:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add black rice, onion, and almonds; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water and bouillon cube; bring to a boil. Reduce hear to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 296.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g