Black Rice Salad with Craisins & Shiitakes

Black rice, a.k.a forbidden rice, rarely gets the kudos it deserves. It’s full of antioxidants (that help prevent cardiovascular disease, protect against cancer, detox the body, reduce inflammation, and improve brain function) and anthocyanins phytochemicals that aid in reducing cholesterol. This powerful whole grain also slows down absorption of sugar in the blood to help prevent diabetes, and of course, its a fiber superstar. Now about those shiitake mushrooms . . . like black rice, this special fungi protects the heart, fights cancer, improves brain function, and reduces inflammation, it’s also a powerful immune-booster, so when you’re feeling sluggish and sick this winter, pile on the ‘shrooms! This whole salad is full of tasty awesomeness and is perfect as a side dish or a take-to-the-office lunch.

INGREDIENTS:
1 C black rice
1/2 C wild rice mix (this is for variety, but feel free to just use more black rice)
2-3/4 C vegetable broth
1 Tbs olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 C onion, chopped
3-4 C sliced shiitake and white mushrooms
3 C fresh spinach, chopped
2 Tbs fresh sage, minced
1 Tbs fresh thyme, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 C white wine
1/2 C Craisins
1/2 C pepitas

DIRECTIONS:
Combine the rice and vegetable broth in a large sauce pan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook another 5-10 minutes, then toss in the spinach and add the white wine. Let the spinach cook down, then add the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the mushroom mixture to the cooked rice and fold in the Craisins and pepitas. Serve hot, warm, or cold. Enjoy!

Black Rice Salad with Craisins & Shiitakes

 

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Cook time

45 mins

Total time

45 mins

 

Black rice, a.k.a forbidden rice, rarely get the kudos it deserves. It's full of antioxidants (that help prevent cardiovascular disease, protect against cancer, detox the body, and, reduce inflammation, and improve brain function) and anthocyanins phytochemicals that aid in reducing cholesterol. This powerful whole grain also slow down absorption of sugar in the blood to help prevent diabetes, and of course, its a fiber superstar. Now about those shiitake mushrooms . . . like black rice, this special fungi protects the heart, fights cancer, improves brain function, and reduces inflammation, it's also a powerful immune-booster, so when you're feeling sluggish and sick this winter, pile on the 'shrooms! This whole salad is full of tasty awesomeness and is perfect as a side dish or a take-to-the-office lunch.

Author: Epicurean Vegan

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 C black rice
• ½ C wild rice mix (this is for variety, but feel free to just use more black rice)
• 2-3/4 C vegetable broth
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 C onion, chopped
• 3-4 C sliced shiitake and white mushrooms
• 3 C fresh spinach, chopped
• 2 Tbs fresh sage, minced
• 1 Tbs fresh thyme, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ C white wine
• ½ C Craisins
• ½ C pepitas

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