Grilled Vegetable Rice Salad

Name: Grilled Vegetable Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package Knorr Selects™ Spinach & Artichoke Rice; 1 small eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; 1 red bell pepper, quartered; 1 yellow bell pepper, quartered; 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) oil; 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) sliced fresh basil leaves; 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) pine nuts

Impress your veggie lovers and the whole family with this flavourful and wholesome combination.

20 MINS

Cooking Time
15 MINS

Prep Time
6 People

Serves

1 package Knorr Selects™ Spinach & Artichoke Rice
1 small eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, quartered
1 yellow bell pepper, quartered
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) oil
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) sliced fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) pine nuts

Prepare Knorr Selects™ Spinach & Artichoke Rice according to package directions. Spread onto rimmed baking sheet and cool 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, brush eggplant and peppers with oil and season, if desired, with salt and pepper. Grill or broil, turning occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes for eggplant and 10 minutes for peppers. Cut into bite-size pieces and set aside to cool.
Combine Rice, grilled vegetables, lemon juice and basil. Serve garnished with pine nuts.