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Italian Black Rice and Vegetable Bowl

Italian Black Rice and Vegetable Bowl

Karen Tedesco
A simple vegetarian bowl with nutty and nutritious Italian black rice and vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Whole Grains
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 171 kcal

Ingredients
 

Suggestions for serving:

  • Fresh mozzarella sliced or torn into pieces
  • Roasted red bell peppers sliced
  • Sliced Persian cucumbers
  • Roasted cubed eggplant and or baby zucchini
  • Fresh basil parsley and arugula

Instructions
 

  • Bring a saucepan (at least 3 quarts) of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of salt and the rice. Cook until the rice is just tender, with a tiny bit of bite in the center of the grain; 25 - 35 minutes. Drain.
  • Put the rice in a large bowl and pour over a few tablespoons of olive oil and the lemon juice. Season with more salt to taste.
  • Serve warm in bowls topped with mozzarella and garnished with your choice of fresh or roasted vegetables and greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg