Wild Rice Powerhouse Bowl with Basil Garlic Sauce
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Sugar-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
rice, basil, vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 305 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice
Basil Garlic Sauce:
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro
- 1 scallion
- 1/3 cup halved grape tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 3 Tbsp. dried cherries or other dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, figs
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
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Cook rice according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine garlic, basil, cilantro, 1 scallion, tomatoes, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; process until very smooth.
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Portion cooked rice into serving bowls; top with garlic sauce, dried cherries, sliced scallions, sesame seeds and sea salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Wild Rice Powerhouse Bowl with Basil Garlic Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 9mg0%
Potassium 253mg7%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 942IU19%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.