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Veggie Kabobs with Black Rice
40 minServes 4
Black rice - sometimes called forbidden rice - has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and a stunning deep purple color that makes this plate look like a work of art. Paired with colorful grilled veggie kabobs, this is a meal that's as beautiful to look at as it is to eat.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups black rice
- 1 zucchini, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh lemon to serve
Instructions
- 1Cook black rice according to package directions (usually 30 minutes). Fluff and season with a pinch of salt.
- 2Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes if using.
- 3Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, and garlic powder for the marinade.
- 4Thread vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors. Brush generously with marinade.
- 5Grill or broil 10–12 minutes, turning once, until charred at the edges.
- 6Serve kabobs over black rice with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Jennifer's tip
Black rice turns the cooking water a beautiful purple - don't be alarmed, that's the anthocyanins (the same antioxidants in blueberries).
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