brown rice salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 2/3 cups uncooked brown rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup low fat sour cream
• 1 tablespoon red vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 slices bacon
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup slices
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• place rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 to 60 minutes.
• in a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, red vinegar, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use.
• place bacon in a skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble, and set aside.
• in a large bowl, mix the rice, dressing mixture, bacon, bell pepper, green onions, peas, almonds, and cilantro. chill at least 1 hour before serving.