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SPICY LAMB & FETA SKEWERS WITH GREEK BROWN RICE SALAD

Spicy lamb & feta skewers with Greek brown rice salad image

Kofta-style kebabs with feta, harissa and onion, served with a wholesome basmati rice flavoured with parsley and mint

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

300g brown basmati rice
500g lamb mince
1 tbsp harissa
50g feta cheese
1 large red onion , ½ thinly sliced, ½ grated
large handful parsley , roughly chopped
large handful mint , roughly chopped
85g pitted black kalamata olive , quartered
1 cucumber , diced
300g cherry tomato , halved
1 tbsp olive oil
juice 1 lemon

Steps:

Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 mins. Cook the rice following pack instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
Heat the grill. Mix the mince with the harissa, feta, grated onion and seasoning. Form into 12 sausage shapes and thread onto the skewers. Lay on a non-stick baking tray and grill for 6-8 mins, turning until cooked through and slightly browned.
Mix the brown rice with the remaining ingredients and some seasoning. Serve alongside the hot skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

AUNT JANICE'S SPICY BROWN RICE AND BLACKEYED PEA SALAD

AUNT JANICE'S SPICY BROWN RICE AND BLACKEYED PEA SALAD image

Categories Bean Side

Yield 6-8 people for a side

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cans blackeyed peas, drained
1 1/2 cups of brown rice.
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 pound lean cooked ham steak, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch cubes (I found pre-cooked & cubed ham steak at the grocery store).
1 clove garlic, minced
3 T. white wine vinegar, or plain
3 T. pickled sweet banana peppers
1/3 c. vegetable oil
3 T. fresh lemon juice
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped scallions
Salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

1. Combine peas, onion, ham and garlic in a skillet and cook, covered over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until onions are tender. Leave covered to keep warm. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and peppers. Add the oil in a stream and keep whisking until the dressing emulsifies. 3. Combine the pea mixture with the dressing. Stir in the lemon juice, scallions, & salt and pepper. Allow to marinate at least one hour, stirring occasionally. 4. Cook 1 1/2 cups of brown rice according to package directions. Spoon pea mixture over rice. (Or, hollow a middle area in a shallow bowl of rice to put the pea mixture).

SPICY BROWN RICE SALAD

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A cold rice salad that is an excellent companion dish in the summer. It is also a convenient make ahead dish to stream line meal prep for large gatherings. Feel free to play with the herbs used in the salad. Just remember that the herb that is added while the rice is still hot will be the dominant flavor.

Provided by Mz. Cat

Categories Brown Rice

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (white is very nice)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped sweet onions or 1/4 cup green onion

Steps:

Cook rice. While still hot mix with olive oil, vinegars, salt, pepper, and tarragon.
Let stand to cool for at least an hour. Add remaining ingredients.
To increase protein in this dish, garnish with crumbled hard boiled egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.9, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 392.1, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 2.8