BEET AND BROWN RICE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

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Beets give a dramatic hue to a brown-rice salad, which is sprinkled with goat cheese, pine nuts, and parsley.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown basmati, or other brown rice
1 bay leaf
Coarse salt
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 medium red beets (about 1 pound), without greens, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
2 ounces (about 3/4 cup) soft goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in rice, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered.
  • Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until nuts are just browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; add onions and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add beets and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 25 minutes (if beets stick to skillet, add up to 1/4 cup water).
  • Remove bay leaf from rice. Stir rice, half of pine nuts, the lemon zest, and parsley into beet mixture. Transfer to a platter. Top with remaining pine nuts and the goat cheese. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 g, Cholesterol 7 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 591 g

Romaan Mubashir
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead of walnuts. It was still very good!


mdhanif ahmed
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


joe mukama
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Jory Taha
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I'm not a fan of goat cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still very good!


Nakul Karki
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover beets. It was easy to make and very tasty.


ROB FULLER
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some chopped herbs to brighten it up.


Andy Platten
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This salad was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a vinaigrette dressing instead of the honey mustard dressing.


Anjum Sultana
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. The dressing is so good that I've even used it on other salads.


Jitendra Poudel
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The goat cheese was a great addition.


Sojibmia Mia
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. The roasted beets were especially delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Onthor Khon
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was light and tangy, and the goat cheese added a nice richness. I'll be making this again for sure!


Paul Chomba
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet beets, nutty brown rice, and creamy goat cheese was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.