Filed Under: Side, side-dish, simmer, Under 20 Mins, vegetable, Vegetables, vietnamese

Hearty Brown Rice Salad

Brown rice paired with beans creates a complete protein that's vital for vegetarians to consume.

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe by LeeAnne Wright Photography by James Tse Food styling by Ian Muggridge

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Servings
6
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
1 minutes
Ingredients
  • 6 Cups water
  • 1/4 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 Cup finely chopped onion
  • 1-1/2 Cups brown basmati rice, rinsed
  • 2 Cups broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Cup diced firm tofu (1/4-inch cubes)
  • 11/2 Cups diced red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 19-oz canned black-eye peas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 Cups thinly sliced Savoy cabbage
  • 2 Cups mixed organic greens
  • 1 Cup grated carrot
  • 1 Cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons prepared light vinaigrette
    • Directions
  • 1.

    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.

  • 2.

    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.

  • 3.

    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.

  • 4.

    Toss cabbage, greens, carrot and tomatoes with vinaigrette and spread on a platter. Top with rice mixture and serve.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    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.
    Hearty Brown Rice Salad
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