Brown Rice With Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
					

Brown Rice with Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This brown rice with garlic can be a hearty side or a light lunch.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked brown rice
 - 1 medium yellow bell pepper chopped
 - 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
 - 1 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
 - 1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts packed in water, drained, rinsed
 - ½ cup pine nuts
 - 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
 - 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
 - Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper to taste; optional
 - 4 cups mixed salad greens
 - 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
 - 5 medium black olives chopped (for garnish; optional)
 
Instructions
- 
										Combine rice, bell pepper, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, artichoke hearts, and pine nuts in a large bowl; mix well.
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										Drizzle with oil and vinegar; toss gently to blend.
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										Season with salt and pepper if desired.
 - 
										Arrange greens on a large platter. Top with rice mixture, cheese, and olives (if desired).
 
Containers
1 Green
1 Yellow
1 Blue
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