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Red Rice Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Name: Red Rice Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Agriko red rice; 3 cups vegetable broth or water; 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow), cut into chunks; 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Prep 15 mins

Cook 35 mins

Total 50 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

1.5 cups Agriko red rice
3 cups vegetable broth or water
2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow), cut into chunks
1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse Agriko red rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil, add red rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool slightly.
While rice cooks, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges are caramelized and vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Combine cooled red rice with roasted vegetables in a large serving bowl, drizzle with vinaigrette, toss gently, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Chef's Tip

For best results, allow the cooked red rice to cool to room temperature before mixing with the warm roasted vegetables. This prevents the rice from becoming mushy and helps the vinaigrette coat each grain evenly, resulting in a better texture and flavor distribution.