Name: Forbidden Black Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup forbidden black rice; 6 cups water; null pinch salt (generous); 1 cup forbidden black rice (rinsed); 1 cup water; null pinch salt; 2 tbsp vegan butter; 1 null shallot (chopped); 1.5 cups forbidden black rice; 1 tbsp fresh thyme ((or 1 teaspoon dry)); 2.5 cups vegetable broth; 1 tbsp vegetable broth; 1 tsp granulated garlic powder; 1 null bay leaf; null pinch salt; null pinch pepper; 0.33 cup slivered almonds ((save 2 tablespoons for garnish)); 2 tbsp Italian parsley

Instructions

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1

Bring water (6 cups) and forbidden black rice (1 cup) to a boil. Let simmer uncovered until tender, about 25-40 minutes.
2

Drain, fluff, and season with [generous pinch salt].
3

Place water (1 cup) and forbidden black rice (1 cup) in the Instant Pot. Add [pinch salt].
4

Set pressure to 18 minutes on high. Let naturally release for at least 10 minutes.
5

Heat vegan butter (2 tbsp) in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add shallot (1) (chopped), stirring until golden and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
6

Add forbidden black rice (1.5 cups) and fresh thyme (1 tbsp), then sauté for 3-4 minutes.
7

Add vegetable broth (2.5 cups), vegetable broth (1 tbsp), granulated garlic powder (1 tsp), leaf (1 bay), [pinch salt], [pinch pepper], and 0.5 of slivered almonds (0.33 cup). Bring to a simmer, stirring.
8

Cover, turn heat to low, and cook for 25-30 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated and rice is tender.
9

Garnish with the remaining 0.5 of slivered almonds (0.33 cup) and Italian parsley (2 tbsp).