Core Recipe
Servings | 4
Preparation Time | 10 min
Cooking Time | 20 min
Level of Difficulty | Moderate

side dishes | This colorful rice could be served on its own or as a side dish with a meat or fish entree. It comes highly recommended from our UK site.

1 cup uncooked brown rice, long-grain
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 1/4 cup broccoli, florets
1 medium carrot(s), sliced
1 medium lemon(s), juice and zest
1/3 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp table salt
Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package instructions except add turmeric to cooking water.

2. Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan filled 2/3's with water to boiling. Cook broccoli and carrots for about 5 minutes (or cook in microwave); drain vegetables and add back to pan.

3. Add rice to vegetables. Stir in lemon juice and zest; heat through over low heat.

4. Season to taste with salt and pepper: serve.

5. Cook's tip: For a variation, substitute shredded cabbage for the broccoli; a turnip could replace the carrot.