Brown Rice, Tomatoes, & Basil

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup champagne vinegar or 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb ripe tomato, large-diced
• 1 cup packed basil leaves, chopped
• 2 1/4 cups water

Recipe

• 1 bring water to boil, and add the rice and 1 tsp of the salt. return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. transfer the rice to a bowl.
• 2 whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining tsp of salt, and a pinch of pepper. pour over the rice. add the tomatoes and basil. mix well and check the seasonings. serve at room temperature.