This is a favorite of mine! My stepmom and I first made this my freshman year in college as an experiment, and I have been making it ever since. May be served hot or cold.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
- ¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup feta cheese
Directions
Step 1
Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
Step 2
Combine red bell pepper, peas, raisins, onion, and olives in a bowl.
Step 3
Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a separate bowl for the balsamic dressing.
Step 4
Stir brown rice and balsamic dressing into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 5
Top brown rice and vegetables with feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 451 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat24g | 30% |
Saturated Fat4g | 22% |
Cholesterol9mg | 3% |
Sodium273mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars12g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C21mg | 106% |
Calcium92mg | 7% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium325mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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