20 minutes prep time | Serves 8

What you need:

• 1 c fresh peas (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 c long-grain brown rice, cooked according to package directions
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 small bunch watercress, chopped
• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 small garlic cloves, finely minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 Tbsp pine nuts, optional, for garnish
   

What you do:

1. Microwave peas 1 minute at full power. In a medium salad bowl, combine peas, brown rice, red pepper, and watercress. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, and garlic. Add the dressing to the rice mixture, tossing well to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with pine nuts, if using.
    

Per serving: 160 Calories, 3 g Protein, 22 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 7 g Total fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono, 1 g poly), 42 mg Sodium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), K, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium