Black Rice Peas

"This black rice and peas dish is a simple, colorful recipe that works for lunch or dinner. It's naturally gluten-free and packed with texture and flavor. The firm bite of rice pairs well with sweet green peas, red onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. This is also a great kosher side dish. Black rice, also known as "forbidden rice" from how coveted it was in Ancient China, is rich in antioxidants and has a nutty flavor. It holds its shape when cooked and adds depth to any dish."

"Easy to make. This is a classic one bowl meal. Just cook the rice and add everything to a bowl and toss together for a delicious and hearty salad. Not the typical side. Using rice as the base and filling in with extra fresh veggies helps to make this a more hearty and satisfying meal. High in fiber. Using whole grain rice along with a lot of hearty vegetables helps to amp up the amount of fiber in this whole bowl to help support and feed our gut microbes."

Cook uncooked black rice in water until softened, then drain and transfer to a large bowl. Sauté chopped red onion in olive oil, add garlic and peas, and cook until peas are done; stir in nutritional yeast off the heat. Mix the pea mixture into the rice with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sliced fresh mint leaves. Serve the dish warm or cold. Black rice retains a firm texture, offers a nutty flavor, and is rich in antioxidants. The recipe is naturally gluten-free, high in fiber, and functions as a hearty side or one-bowl meal.

Read at Alternative Medicine Magazine