Warm Brown Rice Salad with Peas, Sundried Tomatoes, and Mint

Recipe by Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern

Serves 3

Ingredients:

1 cup brown rice, cooked according to package instructions
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 – 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (alternatively, you may use basil or parsley)

Instructions: 

1. Saute frozen peas in 1 tablespoon water for 3-5 minutes until no longer frozen and peas are a bright green color.
2. Add peas and all remaining ingredients to the warm cooked rice. Mix well.
3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutrition Facts: 

Calories: 190
Total Fat:  8 gm
Saturated Fat: 1 gm
Monounsaturated Fat:  5 gm
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 5 gm
Carbohydrate: 25 gm
Dietary Fiber : 4 gm
Sodium: 458 mg

Bonnie R. Giller, MS, RD, CDN, CDE  • BRG Dietetics & Nutrition, P.C.
brghealth.com • (516) 486-4569

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