Pumpkin Apple Walnut Harvest Rice
This hearty salad made with Minute® Brown Rice, canned pumpkin and apple is the perfect way to welcome Fall.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Minute® Brown Rice
- ¼ cup canned pumpkin, unseasoned
- 1-1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup red apple, cored and diced
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
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Instructions
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Spread rice out in a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, vinegar, syrup, oil, salt, cinnamon and black pepper.
Step 3
Fold apples, onions, parsley, raisins and pumpkin dressing into the cooled rice.
Step 4
Serve garnished with walnuts and pumpkin seeds.
Recipe Tip: For a complete meal, add cooked diced chicken, cubed firm tofu or chickpeas (garbanzo beans).
