Roasted Veggie & Purple Rice Bowl | Ralston Family Farms

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw Ralston Family Farms Purple Rice or 2 1/2 cups cooked
• 1 sweet potato peeled and cut in a small dice
• 1 cup brussel sprouts trimmed and halved
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
• 4 slices of bacon cooked and diced
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• Shredded Parmesan
• Set the oven to 375F.
• Whisk the dressing ingredients together. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let simmer until the liquid is reduced by half and the dressing coats the back of a spoon.
• Cook the rice according to the package directions. Put it in a large bowl to cool.
• Toss the sweet potatoes in a little olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread out on a baking sheet.
• Do the same with the brussel sprouts on another sheet and roast for about 15 minutes or until just tender and starting to caramelize. The brussel sprouts may take longer. ​
• Toss the rice with a small amount of dressing to moisten. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss with the rest of your desired amount of dressing.
• Top with cheese and add salt and pepper to taste.