Delicious Black Rice Recipe

Part of my natural hair journey is taking care of my body from the inside out. If I'm healthy, my hair, skin, and nails reap the benefits. So, here's one of my favorite vegetarian recipes:

black rice and spinach salad

You'll need:

spinach, 
an avocado, 
a carrot, 
a tomato, 
garlic, 
parsley, 
black rice, 
olive oil, 
sea salt, 
grounded black pepper
manchego 

For some ingredients, I don't really measure the exact amount. I think measuring can make cooking stressful and tedious. This salad recipe is suppose to be easy and delicious.


Step 1:
Boil some black rice. The best way to do this is pour the amount of black rice you want in a pot. Then, add some water such that the level is about an inch higher than the rice. Turn the heat of the stove all the way up until it begins to boil. Once the water is boiling, turn the heat all the way down to the lowest temperature. Cover the pot, and let it simmer. Periodically check on the rice to make sure that it isn't sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Tip: one way to avoid sticking is to drizzle a little olive oil over the rice, add a splash of water and stir.

Step 2:
While the rice is cooking, chop the spinach, tomato, and avocado. Then finely chop the parsley and garlic. Lastly, take a peeler shave a carrot into thin slices.











Step 3:
When the rice is ready, season it with a little sea salt and black pepper. Now that the rice is done, it's ready for plating.
Tip: If you're having trouble deciding if the rice is cooked, have a taste. If it is soft enough to eat, but firm enough not to be soggy, it's done. Be careful not to overcook the rice. It does take longer to cook than white rice would, but it's worth the wait!.

Step 4:
Add the spinach, avocado, tomato, carrot shavings, garlic, and parsley.

Step 5:
Add a little sea salt, black pepper, and drizzle some olive oil over the salad. 





Step 6: 
Top it off with a little bit of manchego.

Bon Appetit!