Brown Rice Tabouli Recipes

BROWN RICE TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Rinse the rice and drain well. Combine the rice and broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until the liquid is absorbed, 40 to 45 min. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 min. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool to room temperature.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Stir in the diced cucumber, tomatoes, cooled rice, parsley, chives and mint until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

BROWN RICE TABOULI

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil and add the rice, cook to desired doneness or as per package directions. Add the juices and oil, stir thoroughly with a FORK! This will fluff the rice and distribute the liquids evenly to prevent sticking. Cool completely.
• As the rice is cooling, prepare the other ingredients. Add these once the rice is COMPLETELY cool.
• For best results let stand overnight.
• Optional add ins (for each 1/2 c of add in, add one serving to the total no. of servings shown): 1 cup diced FRESH mozzarella, 1/4 cup chopped green pepper, 1/4 cup chopped red pepper, 1/4 cup chopped yellow pepper, 1 sm can of white chicken breast.