Brown Rice, Tomatoes and Basil
2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, All Rights Reserved
Prep Time:
5 min
Inactive Prep Time:
—
Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Serves:
6 servings
Ingredients
* 1 cup Texmati brown rice
* 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
* 1/4 cup Champagne or rice wine vinegar
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1 tablespoon good olive oil
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1 pound ripe tomatoes, large-diced
* 1 cup packed basil leaves (1 large bunch), chopped
Directions
Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil and add the rice and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl.
Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Pour over the rice. Add the tomatoes and basil. Mix well and check the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.
Printed from FoodNetwork.com on Tue May 18 2010
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