Description
Aromatic and healthy, this dish combines jasmine brown rice with crunchy sprouts and fresh herbs for a light and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (200g) sprouts (chickpea, lentils, peas, or a mix)
- 1 cup (210g) jasmine brown rice
- 2 cups (4.7dl) water
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 sprig mint
- 1 sprig parsley
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water, 1 tbsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt to a boil.
- Add 1 cup of brown rice and stir once.
- Reduce heat to medium high and let cook until most of the water had been absorbed.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium low.
- Cook for another 30 minutes (approximately). Rice should be translucent (no white parts) and chewy (not crunchy).
- Cut garlic and onion scapes into 2-inch segments. Keep the flower part of each for later use as garnish.
- If you do not have garlic scapes, or the even harder to find, onion spaces, replace with garlic cloves and scallions.
- Place the stemmed and cleaned leaves of mint, basil, thyme, rosemary, and dill with the garlic and onion scapes into a food processors.
- Process until well chopped.
- Mix into a bowl with sprouts. Add olive oil and vinegar. Set aside.
- Cook the flower in a sauté pan with a tbsp. of olive oil for five minutes. They should turn golden, but do not let them get burnt.
- Once rice is fully cooked pour into the bowl with the remaining ingredients.
- Mix until well incorporated, and taste for salt or olive oil. The rice should be glossy and well seasoned, so be generous with these.
- Eat hot or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the rice develop a crispy edge by cooking it a bit longer on low heat.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for different occasions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of sprouts or herbs based on availability and preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0