How To Make Green Rice with Beetroot & Apple Salsa
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 medium beetroots, boiled and diced
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
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In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
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Add the cooked rice to the pan with onions and garlic. Sprinkle cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the diced beetroots, apple, and red onion. Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
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Serve the green rice on a plate and top with the beetroot and apple salsa. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 220kcal
- Total Fat : 4g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 9g
- Protein : 3g
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