Green Tea Rice with Dried Cherries

Ingredients

• 1½ cups brewed green tea, chilled
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup long grain brown rice
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup dried cherries
• 2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• ¼ teaspoon fresh orange zest

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the green tea to a boil with the salt and pepper.
2. Stir in rice and return to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and add the onions, cherries, and spinach. Set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
5. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Gently toss to combine.
6. Serve at room temperature.

Servings

Serves 4

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