RICE NICOISE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup long-grain rice
1/2 pound green beans
1 or 2 sprigs of fresh tarragon to yield 2 teaspoons chopped
About 10 calamata olives
1 ripe 8-ounce tomato
2 teaspoons capers
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and 1 cup of water in heavy bottomed pan, and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, covered, cooking a total of 17 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  • Wash and trim the beans, and cook about 5 minutes in a steamer.
  • Meanwhile, wash and chop the tarragon, pit the olives, trim the tomato and dice. Add these ingredients with the capers, oil and vinegar to a serving bowl, and stir well.
  • When beans are cooked, drain and rinse under cold water, cut in halves or thirds and add to bowl.
  • When rice is cooked, stir in and season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 314, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 190 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

Md anondo Mia
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I wouldn't make this dish again.


Sarah Mulenga
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This dish took longer to make than I expected.


Melani Suriano
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I found the instructions for this dish to be a bit confusing.


Sikum Lawati
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This rice nicoise was a bit bland for my taste.


Mia Madden
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I would definitely make this dish again.


ashraf rossouw
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This is a great dish for a potluck.


faruku danton
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved them in this dish.


Liaqat Liaqat
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This is a refreshing and flavorful salad.


Raju Rajpoot
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This is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Sheeza Mughal
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


Asad Rajput
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This is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a summer picnic.


Muhammad Omar
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This rice nicoise is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then reheat it for lunch or dinner during the week.


Oliver Arroyo
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


Coolslek99 FromYT
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This was my first time making rice nicoise and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful.


Hasan Tarafder
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I've made this rice nicoise several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve at potlucks or picnics because it's easy to transport and everyone loves it.


Shaheen Nusrat
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This rice nicoise was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the olives and capers, which gave the dish a nice briny flavor.