Recipe by LeeAnne Wright
Photography by James Tse
Food styling by Ian Muggridge
First published in Wish Summer 2006
TYPE CAST Basmati rice is recommended for its long, elegant grains, but regular brown rice can be used & cooked for the same time.
CHEF’S TIP
Soaking brown rice for 30 minutes-2 hours in advance will shorten cooking time. The longer the better.Recipe adapted from Mocha Mocha Restaurant in Toronto.
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Hearty Brown Rice Salad
Brown rice paired with beans creates a complete protein that's vital for vegetarians to consume.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
| 6 cups | water |
| 1/4 oz | dried shiitake mushrooms |
| 2 tbsp | finely chopped ginger |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 1 cup | finely chopped onion |
| 1-1/2 cups | brown basmati rice, rinsed | 2 cups | broccoli florets |
| 1 tsp | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1 cup | diced firm tofu (1/4-inch cubes) |
| 1/2 cup | diced red pepper |
| 1 tsp | minced garlic |
| 1 | 19-oz canned black-eye peas, drained and rinsed |
| 3 tbsp | freshly squeezed lemon juice |
| 2 tbsp | soy sauce |
| 2 tbsp | sesame oil |
| 1 tsp | honey |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 2 cups | thinly sliced Savoy cabbage |
| 2 cups | mixed organic greens |
| 1 cup | grated carrot |
| 1 cup | halved cherry tomatoes |
| 2 tbsp | prepared light vinaigrette |
Instructions
- In a medium pot bring to a boil. Add mushrooms, ginger, bay leaf, 1/2 cup onions and rice. Bring back to a boil then cover and reduce temperature. Simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Add broccoli and cook until it turns bright green. Drain.
- Saute tofu, remaining onion, red pepper and garlic in olive oil until tofu is golden and veggies have softened. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine peas, drained rice and sauteed veggies. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and salt. Stir dressing into rice.
- Toss cabbage, greens, carrot and tomatoes with vinaigrette and spread on a platter. Top with rice mixture and serve.
Nutritional information
Nutrients per serving: 420 calories, 10 g fat, 17 g protein, 69 g carbs, 11 g fibre. Very high source of fibre. Excellent source of vitamins A, B6, C and D, and folate.
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