BROWN RICE, TOMATOES, & BASIL

Brown Rice, Tomatoes, & Basil image

Provided by LizzyBennet

Categories Brown Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 cup brown rice
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup champagne vinegar or 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb ripe tomatoes, large-diced
1 cup packed basil leaves, chopped
2 1/4 cups water

Steps:

Bring water to boil, and add the rice and 1 tsp of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30-40 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 tsp 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.1, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 783.5, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3.5