The perfect recipe to enjoy this festive season! A healthy recipe using delicious herbs and spices. Spiced Grain + Grape Salad Recipe by Nikki Heyder
Serves 4 – 6
Ingredients
1.5 cups red rice
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup coconut flakes
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 red shallots, finely sliced
2cm piece ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp mild curry powder
1 chilli, finely sliced (optional)
1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup mint, finely chopped
1 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 cup coriander, finely chopped
1 cup green grapes, cut into halves or quarters 1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
Method
- Bring pot of lightly salted water to the boil and cook rice according to packet instructions (usually about 30 minutes for red/brown rice)
- Meanwhile, heat non stick pan and lightly toast almonds and coconut flakes until golden and fragrant – set aside for later
- Heat coconut oil in same pan and cook onion until soft and translucent
- Add ginger, garlic, spiced and chickpeas and continue cooking for a further 2 – 3 minutes
- Once rice has cooked, strain well and put into large mixing bowl
- Add onion/chickpea mix to the rice along with toasted almonds/coconut flakes, herbs,
grapes, salt, pepper and lemon juice – mix well to combine - Serve in a large salad bowl – enjoy!