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Lemon-Sesame Brown Rice Crowned With Vegetables

Make Lemon-Sesame Brown Rice Crowned With Vegetables at home with Sesame Seeds, Fresh Dill, Toasted Cashews Or Pecans, Fresh Lemon Or Lime Juice, and Carrots. Serves 4. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Toast the sesame seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat, shaking the pan frequently, until the seeds are lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Transfer to a grinder and grind to a coarse powder.

3. 3

   Add to the rice, along with the dill, nuts and lemon juice; toss gently to combine.

4. 4

   Combine the carrots, broccoli, bell pepper and cauliflower in a steamer and steam until tender, about 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Mound the rice on a warmed serving platter.

6. 6

   Top with the vegetables and toss gently to mix.

7. 7

   Serve at room temperature.

8. 8

   "The Fabled Rices Of India: Traditional rice dishes"

9. 9

   "1998-Jun San Francisco Chronicle"