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Spanish Rice

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free/Wheat-Free, Multi-Grain/Whole Grains, Salad/Side, Vegan, Vegetarian (lacto-ovo), , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

INGREDIENTS:
Great side dish for when you are in a healthy Latin mood.

1 ½ cups       Vegetable stock

1 tsp                Olive Oil

¼ cup              Celery stalk, chopped fine

¼ cup              Onion, chopped fine

¼ cup              Carrot, chopped fine

¾ cup              Tomato, chopped fine

1 tsp                Thyme, dried

2 tsp                Paprika

1/8 tsp             Cayenne pepper

¼ tsp               Salt

½ cup              Brown rice

¼ cup                Wild rice

PREPARATION:

Heat vegetable stock in a small pot. In a medium pot heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add celery, onion, and carrot and sauté for two minutes, stirring often. Add tomato and sauté two minutes more, still stirring. Add cayenne, paprika, salt, brown and wild rice and stir until rice is completely coated. Add hot vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 45 minutes.

YIELD: 6 servings


Black Eyed Pea, Wild Rice and Fresh Corn Salad

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free/Wheat-Free, Multi-Veggie, Salad/Side, Vegan, Vegetarian (lacto-ovo), , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

This is a great summertime salad. Serve it at your next picnic or barbeque.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup Black-eyed peas

1/4 cup Onion, white, minced

2 tablespoon Olive oil

1/4 cup   Rice, wild, long grain, dry

1/2 cup   Vegetable stock

1/2 teaspoon   Cumin

1/8 teaspoon   Black pepper, fresh ground

1/8 teaspoon   Sea salt

1/8 teaspoon   Chili Powder

1/8 cup  Thyme, fresh, minced

1/4 cup  Cilantro, fresh, minced

1 teaspoon  Vinegar, white wine

3 tablespoon Lemon juice, fresh squeezed

1/2 cup Corn kernels, fresh cut off cob

1/4 cup   Pepper, red, minced

1/8 cup   Pepper, green bell, minced

1/4 cup  scallion, diced

PREPARATION:

Cover peas in plenty of water and soak overnight.  Drain and rinse. Put soaked peas in small water with more fresh water and cook on a high flame until boiling. Reduce to simmer and cook until tender. Drain water and chill beans.

In a small pan, heat vegetable stock. Saute onion in a medium pot with a very small amount of the olive oil; cook until translucent; stir in rice.  Add heated vegetable stock, cover and simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed by the rice.

In a small bowl, combine cumin, pepper, salt, chili powder, thyme, basil, lemon, vinegar, and remainder of oil. Whisk to combine.

In a large bowl combine cooked peas and rice with the corn, peppers and scallion. Toss with dressing to combine. Serve room temperature.

Yield: 6 servings

Serving size: 1/2 cup