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Rice and spinach salad

Serves 6

1 cup brown rice ½ cup wild rice

2½ cups/625ml water

1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped

125g roasted red capsicum, diced ¼ cup currants

½ cup chopped continental parsley

40g baby spinach leaves, washed and dried

50g toasted pine nuts

125g feta cheese, crumbled, for serving

Dressing:

13 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons whole grain mustard

2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped Salt and pepper, optional

1.Fill water reservoir to MAX level, insert the drip tray then place steamer basket (–) on top.

. Place brown rice, wild rice and water into the rice/sauce cooking bowl and stir. Insert into steamer basket and cover with lid.

3.Set steaming timer to 55 - 60 minutes or until both rices are almost cooked, but still a little firm. Remove rice from steamer and stand covered for 5 minutes. Rinse rice under cold running water, drain well.

4.Place cooled rice into a large serving bowl with onion, capsicum, currants, parsley, spinach leaves and pine nuts. Toss to combine.

. Combine dressing ingredients in a clean, screw top jar and shake well.

6.Drizzle dressing over rice mixture and top with crumbled feta. Serve immediately.

When steaming for a longer time, ensure the water reservoir is filled to the maximum MAX level on the water window before operation commences. During the longer cooking time ensure the water does not fall below the minimum MIN level. However, do not refill to the MAX level during operation. Allow the water to reach the MIN level then add extra water to align with the TOP-UP level on the water window. Do not refill past the TOP-UP line when the food steamer is in operation.

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NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.

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Breville BFS600 manual Rice and spinach salad, Serves

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