Brown Rice with Broccoli Rabe Pesto
Broccoli rabe is one of my favorite greens- I generally pair it with some yummy pasta but this time I mixed it with brown rice! It was absolutely delicious!! I cooked the rice separately, made a broccoli rabe pesto and mixed the two together. I served it with a meat sauce but it can be consumed as it is…
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin oil
- 2 cups brown rice, rinsed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 5 cups broth or water
Heat a medium saucepan with butter and oil. Add the rice and sauté on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the salt and water/broth. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for about 40 minutes till the rice is cooked through.
Broccoli Rabe Pesto
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, stems taken off
- 1 medium saucepan filled half way with water
Bring the water to a boil and blanch the broccoli rabe leaves for a minute or two and then immerse in cold water immediately. Drain and take excess water out and keep aside.
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
Transfer the blanched broccoli rabe, pine nuts, garlic, oil and cilantro to a food processor. Process till smooth. Add salt to taste and take out of processor and add to the rice. Mix well and check for seasonings.
