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  • Serves: 6 servings

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

Cent$ible Nutrition Cookbook
University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension
Cent$ible Nutrition Program

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.