Brown Rice Extraordinaire

• 1 12 cups brown basmati rice
• 3 14 cups water
• 1 cup red onion, diced
• 1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 12 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
• 14-12 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 34 cup kalamata olive, chopped
• 12 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1. Rinse rice with cold water in bowl or strainer until no longer cloudy.
2. Lightly oil a 2 liter casserole dish.
3. Turn oven on to 400F.
4. Combine all but the last 4 ingredients in the dish.
5. Cover, bake for 1 hour.
6. Add olives, stir.
7. Bake for 30 minutes more, covered.
8. Let sit for 5 minutes, covered.
9. Rice should be soft, water absorbed.
10. Stir in parsley and mint.
11. Add more salt if desired.
12. Drizzle with the tbsp of oil and serve.
13. Yummy!

brown basmati rice, water, red onion, tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, black pepper, kalamata olive, parsley, mint, extra virgin olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brown-rice-extraordinaire-142969 (may not work)