Brown.Rice.Italiano.

Mmm...this recipe sounds so delicious and easy to make! Can't wait to try it...

Ingredients -

• 2 cups brown rice
• 1 or 2 bags pre-washed greens
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 large yellow pepper, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 can artichoke hears (in brine - not oil), rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 5 small, chopped black olives for garnish
• 1 tbsp. parmesan cheese, grated

Directions -

1. Cook rice. While it's boiling, chop/prep the rest of the ingredients.

2. Once the rice is finished, place it in a large mixing bowl. Pour in olive oil and vinegar, and toss.

3. Add the remaining ingredients, and toss again.

4. On a large platter, arrange the greens as a bed for the rice mixture. Arrange rice on top of greens in an attractive mound.

5. Garnish with olives and parmesan and enjoy!

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