Black Rice and Broccoli With Almonds

Name: Black Rice and Broccoli With Almonds
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup black rice; 1 lb broccoli, cut into small florets, stems peeled and cut; 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1 cup flat leaf parsley, lightly packed; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Found in Martha Stewart Living Magazine and a nice recipe to go with Black Rice. She states the garlic roasted until meltingly soft lends a creamy texture to this salads vinaigrette"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 cup black rice
1 lb broccoli, cut into small florets, stems peeled and cut
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
³⁄₄ teaspoon coarse salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¹⁄₃ cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup flat leaf parsley, lightly packed
2 scallions, thinly sliced

directions

In heavy bottomed medium pot, bring rice and 1 3/4 cup water to boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 35 minutes.
Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425.
On a rimmed baking sheet, toss broccoli and garlic with 2 tablespoons oil.
Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Roast, stirring once until tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove and reserve garlic; transfer broccoli to bowl with rice.
Remove garlic from skins. Place in a small bowl; mash.
Whisk in mustard, vinegar, reamining 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Drizzle over salad.
Add almonds, parsley and scallions; toss.
Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.

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Bonnie G #2

USA

<p>As of 6-14-2013 DH will be completing his tour in Trinidad, which has been a wonderful adventure; and returning home to Dayton, WA.  We'll miss all our friends and time there, but looking forward to enjoying home life on the ranch for awhile, while we see what the next adventure might bring.</p> 8726453"

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