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Brown Rice Main Meal Salad
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Authored By: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health™
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A favorite with everyone who has tried it. The almonds are a must.
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Diet Types: Vegan, Vegetarian
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Ingredients:
1 cup long grain brown ricepinch of salt1/2 cup broccoli florettes1/4 cup chopped parsley2 tablespoons Tamari1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped2 cups water1 carrot, diced1/2 cup sliced celery1/2 red bell pepper, diced2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 cup Brown Rice Vinegar
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Serves: 4
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Cooking Time: Over one hour |
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| Rinse rice with plenty of water to cover and then drain. Place 2 cups of cooking water, rinsed rice and a pinch of salt in a saucepan with lid. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, without stirring, for 50 minutes. Turn off heat and let steam-cook another 10 minutes. Turn out into a non-metal bowl and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, chop the vegetables and toast the almonds (350 degrees for 12 minutes). Chop almonds and set aside.
When rice is cool enough, add vegetables and almonds. Mix dressing ingredients (tamari, olive oil, vinegar, basil, and oregano) and pour onto rice. Mix thoroughly. Serve room temperature. |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 4
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Calories 309
Calories from Fat 115
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% Daily Value*
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| | Total Fat 13g | 20% | | | Saturated Fat 2g | 8% | | | Mono Fat 8g | | | | Sodium 573mg | 24% | | | Total Carbs 43g | 14% | | | Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% | | | Sugars 0g | | | | Protein 7g | | | | Iron | 14% | | | Calcium | 7% | | | Vitamin B-6 | 20% | | | Vitamin C | 49% | | | Vitamin E | 20% | | | Vitamin A | 64% | | | Selenium | 22% | | | Manganese | 105% | | | Copper | 15% | | | Zinc | 10% | | | Potassium | 11% | | | Phosphorus | 23% | | | Magnesium | 28% | | | Pantothenic acid | 9% | | | Niacin | 18% | | | Riboflavin | 12% | | | Thiamin | 13% | | | Folate | 9% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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