Sesame Ginger Brown Rice Broccolini (Printable)
Nutty brown rice and roasted broccolini tossed in aromatic sesame-ginger dressing. A wholesome 50-minute vegetarian meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Rice
01 - 1 cup brown rice
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 lb broccolini, trimmed
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Sesame Ginger Dressing
10 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
14 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 tsp sriracha
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - Lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Rinse the brown rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
03 - Place broccolini on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast for 15-18 minutes, turning once, until tender and slightly crispy at the tips.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and sriracha until well combined.
05 - In a large serving bowl, combine cooked rice, roasted broccolini cut into bite-size pieces, bell pepper, and half the green onions. Pour over the dressing and toss gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with sesame seeds, remaining green onions, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sesame ginger dressing clings to every grain and roasted floret, so you get flavor in every single bite
- It comes together faster than you think while the rice and broccolini cook practically hands-free
02 -
- Brown rice needs that full cooking time to become tender, so do not rush it or you will end up with crunchy grains
- Let the roasted broccolini cool for just a couple of minutes before tossing, or it will wilt the fresh peppers too much
03 -
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and golden brown
- Grate the ginger on a microplane so it practically melts into the dressing without any fibrous bits