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Red Rice, Roasted Beets and Greens - NPR website recipe is for Salad.

Red Rice, Roasted Beets and Greens - NPR website recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Red Rice, Roasted Beets and Greens - NPR website recipe takes 60 minutes to cook.

Red Rice, Roasted Beets and Greens - NPR website recipe makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Red Rice, Roasted Beets and Greens - NPR website recipe are:

1 cup wild rice or brown rice

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

1 bunch fresh beet greens, washed and sliced

3 medium red beets (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds), stems removed

2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons unsalted toasted pistachios

Dressing

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

4 teaspoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus extra for garnish

In a medium pot, bring rice and 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce, partially cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is firm yet cooked through.

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add sliced beet greens and saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash beets. Place on a large piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil and wrap tightly. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and cook for 50 to 60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and cool. Rub off the skins and cut into small pieces.

To make the dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

To assemble the salad, transfer the rice to a serving bowl. Add the cooked beets, greens and dressing. Toss lightly. Sprinkle with crumbed feta cheese and pistachios and garnish with thinly sliced fresh mint.

Here is how you make Red Rice, Roasted Beets and Greens - NPR website recipe:

Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IAGTOT.

The nutritional information for Red Rice, Roasted Beets and Greens - NPR website recipe is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 558.9

• Total Fat: 25.2 g
• Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
• Sodium: 678.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 69.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 13.5 g
• Protein: 18.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Red Rice, Roasted Beets and Greens - NPR website recipe is Vegetarian