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Italian Black Rice Salad with Chili-Glazed Carrots and Citrus Balsamic

Get a load of this grain bowl! This stunning rice salad features our irresistibly chewy, nutty Italian black rice with spicy-sweet glazed carrots and citrusy balsamic dressing for a colorful side that’s as striking as it is delicious.

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  • Prep Time

    15min

  • Cook Time

    1hr 15min

  • Total Time

    1hr 30min

  • Serving size

    4-6

  • Category Title Salad

  • Cuisine Type Italian

  • Level Simple

Recipe By: Delallo

Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Peel and trim carrot tops, leaving 1/4" to 1/2" of greens. Chop the cut greens and set aside.
  • Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold running water. Drain. Add rice to a saucepan with 2 3/4 cups of water. Cover to bring water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook with the lid ajar for 25 - 30 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, arrange carrots on a baking sheet. Toss with 2 tablespoons of oil, salt and pepper. Coat well. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until slightly browned.
  • To create carrot glaze, whisk together the chili peppers, honey, brown sugar, thyme, zest and juice of 1/2 orange, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Continuing to whisk, add the oil in a slow steady stream.
  • Brush chili glaze over carrots and roast for another 10 - 15 minutes until browned. Remove from the oven and cut into 1/2" pieces.
  • To create the dressing whisk together the vinegar, honey, thyme, orange juice, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Continuing to whisk, add the oil in a slow, steady stream.
  • Add the chopped carrot greens and the dressing to the rice. Toss to coat. Transfer the rice salad to a platter. Top with glazed carrots and toasted pepitas.

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Italian Black Rice Salad with Chili-Glazed Carrots and Citrus Balsamic

Get a load of this grain bowl! This stunning rice salad features our irresistibly chewy, nutty Italian black rice with spicy-sweet glazed carrots and citrusy balsamic dressing for a colorful side that's as striking as it is delicious.