Brown Rice Or Farro With Kale Cabbage Mushrooms And Tahini Dressing Recipes

RICE BOWL RECIPES: MANGO AVOCADO RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, cane sugar, and sriracha.
• Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and place a bowl of ice water nearby. Blanch the snap peas by placing them in the boiling water for 1½ minutes, then scoop them into the ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain, pat dry, and chop.
• Assemble the bowls with the rice, shredded cabbage, carrot, cucumber, mango, black beans, pickled ginger, and basil. Top with the toasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and avocado, if using. Drizzle bowls with half the dressing and serve the rest on the side along with tamari and sriracha, if desired.

BROWN RICE AND FARRO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice. Combine with 1 2/3 cups water and salt to taste in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until there is no more water in the pot. Turn off the heat, cover the pot with a dishtowel, return the lid, and let sit for 15 minutes. Transfer the rice to a wide bowl or a sheet pan and allow to cool completely.
• Meanwhile cook the farro. Combine with 3 cups water and salt to taste in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until tender. Turn off the heat and allow the farro to sit in the hot water for another 15 minutes, then drain and place in a paper towel-lined bowl to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the rice, farro, diced roasted pepper, diced cucumber, feta, basil, and thyme.
• In a small measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the sherry and balsamic vinegars, salt to taste, Dijon mustard and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil. Pour over the grain mixture, add freshly ground pepper, and toss the mixture well.
• Line individual salad plates or a platter with arugula. Top with the salad. Garnish, if desired, with more crumbled feta, and serve.

FARRO BROCCOLI BOWL WITH LEMONY TAHINI

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add farro and eggs. Cook eggs for 6 minutes for very runny centers and 7 minutes for medium-runny. Use a slotted spoon to transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then crack and carefully peel the eggs.
• Continue to let the farro cook until done according to package directions, usually a total of 20 to 40 minutes. Drain farro.
• As farro cooks, prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 1 minute, then whisk in oil, a few drops at a time, until emulsified. Whisk in tahini and set aside.
• Broil the broccoli: Position the rack underneath your broiler so that it's at least 4 inches away from the heating element; heat the broiler.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss broccoli with olive oil and soy sauce, then spread the pieces out into an even layer. Broil until slightly charred in spots, 2 to 5 minutes, watching closely so that it doesn't burn all over (a few burned spots are O.K.). Let cool slightly, then toss with sesame oil and sesame seeds and cover to keep warm. (You can also roast the broccoli at 450 degrees for 8 to 15 minutes instead of broiling.)
• Toss cooked farro with 5 to 6 tablespoons tahini dressing to taste, a large pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Taste, and add salt and olive oil if needed.
• To serve, divide farro across 4 serving bowls and drizzle with remaining dressing. Top with turnips, and sprinkle them lemon juice and salt. Add broccoli and egg to the bowl and garnish with sliced scallions and more sesame. Serve immediately, with soy sauce, hot sauce, and-or sliced chiles on the side if you like.

SAUTEED RICE WITH KALE

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the kale, cover, and steam until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, mushrooms, green bell pepper, and garlic in the oil and butter mixture until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir kale and rice into the mixture, breaking the rice into grains with your spoon as you stir; season with dry mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until the rice is hot, about 5 minutes.

KALE WITH LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• First, make the dressing. Put the lemon juice, garlic, tahini and 50ml cold water in a small bowl. Mix well to form a loose dressing and season to taste. (Don't worry if it separates at first - as you stir it will come together.)
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and stir-fry the kale for 3 mins. Add half the dressing to the pan and cook for a further 30 secs. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle over the remaining dressing.

BROWN RICE OR FARRO WITH KALE, CABBAGE, MUSHROOMS AND TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing 1. In a bowl, combine the tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, red pepper, and 5 tablespoons water. 2. Whisk well until blended. Add a little more water to thin the dressing, if you like. RICE AND VEGETABLES 1. In a saucepan, bring the water and a generous pinch of salt to a boil. Add the rice, lower the heat, and cover the pan. Simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until rice is tender. 2. Meanwhile, bring a large skillet filled with 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add the kale and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain in a colander. 3. Wipe out the skillet and set it over medium-high heat. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or until most of their liquid evaporates. Add 2 tablespoons more oil and when it is hot, add the cabbage, garlic, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cabbage softens and starts to brown. Taste for seasoning and add the kale, with more salt or red pepper, if you like. 4. Divide the rice among 4 shallow bowls. Spoon the vegetables on top and drizzle with tahini dressing. Sprinkle almonds and feta on top, if desired.