Confetti Grain Salad
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Makes:
6
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Try this recipe with a variety of vegetables until you find what you and your family like best.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
- 3 cups water
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 3 green onions (also called scallions)
- 1/4 cup parsley (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetables (of your favorite, cut into small pieces)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Wash rice and put into a 2-quart pot with water. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer, and cook uncovered until all the water is absorbed. (approximately 45 minutes)
- Pour into medium sized bowl and allow to cool.
- Pour lemon juice over rice and stir. When rice is cooled to lukewarm, add vegetables, salt, pepper, and oil.
- Stir and chill at least 1 hour. This dish also can be served warm.
Cent$ible Nutrition Cookbook
University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension
Cent$ible Nutrition Program
