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Sesame Basmati Rice with Summer Vegetables.

Everyone recovered from their 4th of July? Ready to get healthy again? Try this summery rice dish that is enhanced with a bit of sesame that adds that little something something, but is not too overpowering…

Sesame Basmati Rice with Summer Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup cut green beans
• 1 small sliced summer squash (just under 2 cups)
• 2/3 cup diced red pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1. Combine onion and oil in a large saucepan
2. Saute over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently
3. Stir in the rice and cook for another minute
4. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil.
6. Stir, cover and cook until almost all of the water is absorbed 35-40 minutes.
7. Remove lid and stir in the vegetables.
8. Cover and cook for another 6-7 minutes.
9. Stir in sesame seeds and oil.
10. Serve right away.

FYI, might want to double this recipe.