RED AND BLACK RICE WITH LEEKS AND PEA TENDRILS

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RED AND BLACK RICE WITH LEEKS AND PEA TENDRILS image

Yield 4-6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, cleaned and sliced thin
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
3 cups cooked Wehani rice or Bhutanese red rice
1 cup cooked black rice, either Japonica or Chinese black rice
1 6-ounce bunch pea tendrils, ends trimmed, washed and spun dry, or 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the leek and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the leeks soften, about three minutes. Stir in the pea tendrils or spinach. Cook, stirring, until they wilt, about three minutes for pea tendrils and one minute for baby spinach. Season to taste. Add the thyme, the remaining olive oil and rice, and stir until the mixture is combined. Season with freshly ground pepper, adjust salt and serve. Advance preparation: The dish will keep for three to four days in the refrigerator and can be frozen. Nutritional information per serving (four servings): 354 calories; 2 grams saturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 59 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 48 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 7 grams protein Nutritional information per serving (six servings): 236 calories; 1 gram saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 39 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 32 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 5 grams protein Martha Rose Shulman is the author of "The Very Best of Recipes for Health."

Ayaan Sardar
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Adomas Krušniauskas
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I'm going to try this recipe with brown rice next time.


NAIMUL Gaming
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Qurban Mardoi
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was easy to make.


Meg Jones
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The pea tendrils were a bit wilted. I would have preferred them to be more crisp.


Alisha Sims
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I found the leeks to be a bit overpowering. I would have preferred a milder flavor.


Debi Heyck
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The dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


Shakes Marquard
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I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions on how to cook the red and black rice.


Aman Abera
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are complex and delicious.


Nomi Camando
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I'm not a fan of red and black rice, but I loved this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the leeks and pea tendrils added a nice touch of texture.


Jane
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Erica Rosado
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover leeks and pea tendrils and this was the perfect way to use them up.


Syed hamid Ali
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook rice and this recipe is a keeper. The red and black rice is so flavorful and the leeks and pea tendrils add a nice touch of color and flavor.


Rupesh Sahani
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The red and black rice is a good source of fiber and the leeks and pea tendrils are packed with nutrients.


Zaman muhammad
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.


Ishang Lawrence
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The pea tendrils were a nice touch. They added a fresh, springy flavor to the dish.


London Lee
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I'm not usually a fan of leeks, but they were surprisingly good in this dish. They added a subtle sweetness and crunch.


Steven Hay Riddell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some cooked red and black rice in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Ella Singesi
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I love how colorful this dish is! It's so visually appealing and it tastes just as good as it looks.


actions3 and rezero (god of everything)
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This dish was an absolute delight! The flavors of the red and black rice, leeks, and pea tendrils came together beautifully. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly.