Wild Rice, Tomato, & Arugula Balsamic Bowl

Wild rice tomato and arugula balsamic bowl
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsDifficultyIntermediateYields4 ServingsCategory
 1 cup (185g) brown rice
 160 g roasted peppers, drained, chopped
 ¼ cup (30g) roasted almonds, chopped
 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved or regular tomatoes chopped
 2 oz (60g) arugula or any leafy green you love
 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
 1 tbsp olive oil
 ½ tsp chili flakes [optional]
1

Cook the rice according to instructions on the packaging. Once cooked, place in a large bowl.

2

Add in the peppers, almonds, tomatoes, and rocket. Drizzle with vinegar and oil, add chili flakes—season to taste with salt and pepper and mix until well combined, before serving.

3

For homemade roasted peppers: Heat oven to 350F (170C) place washed whole bell pepper on cooking tray. Bake for 20-30min until blistered. Remove from oven and let cool. Skin will peel off easily.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g12%
Total Carbohydrate 44g16%
Protein 7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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