Tabbouleh Inspired Rice

A middle eastern style salad

Tabbouleh is a light, fresh Lebanese dish traditionally made with bulgur wheat. This version uses brown rice and is full of nutritious vegetables!

150g	brown rice
1/2	cucumber, chopped
2	medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2	red onion, finely chopped
1	large garlic clove, crushed
1	lemon, zest and juice
2 tbsps	olive oil
	mint and parsley, finely chopped, handful
	salt, to taste

Begin by bringing a pan of water to the boil and adding your rice. Use a 2:1 ratio of water to rice. Reduce to a simmer and cook for approx. 15 minutes until soft and tender.
Meanwhile, chop the veg and herbs, then combine with all other ingredients listed above into a large mixing bowl.
When the rice is cooked, drain and rinse thoroughly under a cold tap to cool then leave to stand.
Finally, add the cooled rice and mix everything together! Serve and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.