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)
Steps
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.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 288 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 225 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 43 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 41 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 194 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Confetti Grain Salad. Recipe source: Cent$ible Nutrition Cookbook University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Cent$ible Nutrition Program. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.