Brown Rice, Tomatoes, & Basil

• brown rice↗1 cup
• salt↗2 teaspoons
• champagne vinegar or 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar↗1⁄4 cup
• sugar↗2 teaspoons
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ripe tomatoes, large-diced↗1 lb
• packed basil leaves, chopped↗1 cup
• water↗2 1⁄4 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to boil, and add the rice and 1 tsp of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining tsp of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Pour over the rice. Add the tomatoes and basil. Mix well and check the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.