Black Rice Salad with Asparagus & Basil

Ingredients

Servings

3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Gourmet Garden Garlic Stir-In Paste, divided, Stir-In Paste,
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups black rice or black quinoa
1 lb asparagus, cut in 1-in. pieces
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Gourmet Garden™ Lightly Dried Basil, Lightly Dried

Nutrition information coming soon.

Combine 2 tbsp of the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1 tsp of the Gourmet Garden Garlic Stir-In Paste in small bowl; set aside.
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.
Add 1 tbsp olive oil to large skillet. Add asparagus, snap peas and remaining Gourmet Garden Garlic Stir-In Paste to pan; cook until crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add rice to bowl, stir in Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Basil; toss until well combined and serve.