Herbed Brown Rice
Brown rice mixed with fresh herbs is a fresh and flavorful side dish that goes with just about everything.
Servings: 4 People
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup minced red onion
- ¼ fresh parsley leaves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 3 cups cooked brown rice (warm or at room temperature)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the olive oil, onion, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper, and pulse until combined. You can also do this by hand; just mince up everything as finely as you like and stir it all together in a bowl.
- Place the rice in a medium-sized bowl and add the herb dressing. Stir to combine well, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can use pretty much any fresh herbs you like, instead of the ones suggested here, which makes this a great way to use up a half a bunch of something left over from another recipe. Some herbs, like rosemary, are more potent, so make sure to taste as you go, and remember that you can always add more. Don't sub in dried herbs here; you really must use fresh.
Try this recipe with other varieties of rice as well, or grains like quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg