Black Rice Salad with Asparagus & Basil

Preparation

• 1 Combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of the Gourmet Garden Garlic Stir-In Paste in small bowl; set aside.
• 2 Heat vegetable broth in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add black rice. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer and cook until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
• 3 Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to large skillet. Add shallot; cook and stir 2 minutes or until softened. Add asparagus, snap peas and remaining Gourmet Garden Garlic Stir-In Paste to pan; cook until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• 4 Add rice to bowl, stir in Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Basil; toss until well combined and serve.