BROWN RICE, TOMATOES AND BASIL

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Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/4 cup Champagne or rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ripe tomatoes,
large-diced
1 cup packed basil leaves (1 large bunch), chopped

Steps:

  • Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil and add the rice and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Pour over the rice. Add the tomatoes and basil. Mix well and check the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.

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