Brown Rice, Tomatoes, & Basil

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup champagne vinegar or rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb ripe tomato, large-diced
• 1 cup packed basil leaves, chopped
• 2 1/4 cups water

Directions

1. 1

   Bring water to boil, and add the rice and 1 tsp of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining tsp of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Pour over the rice. Add the tomatoes and basil. Mix well and check the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.