A healthy source of plant-based fiber and protein, Black Forbidden Rice was once reserved for only the emperors of China. Sweet mango plays with spicy curry powder in this, oil-free, gluten-free vegan salad recipe.
Medium | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 25 minutes | Yield: 6 cups
Serve with Dill Avocado Dip, Baked Curry Samosa Cakes, or Curry Cauliflower Soup.
Chef Katie’s Plant-Based Cooking Tips:
Curry Spice Tip: I opt for a trusted spice brand, like Frontier Co-op, which uses minimal added salt and no weird preservatives or fake colors. You can make your own curry blend from scratch with a mix of: fenugreek, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne (or red pepper).
Why is it called Black “Forbidden” Rice: You can find black forbidden rice in most health foods stores or online. It is higher in protein and fiber than brown rice. The Chinese emperors prized this black rice for its extra nutrition, giving it the name “forbidden”. You can also substitute with brown basmati rice or quinoa.
Frozen Mango: When mango isn’t in season (or if you just don’t feel like dicing a mango), substitute with frozen mango. You’ll need about 1 1/4 cups, thawed.
Oil-Free: I’m on a mission to get rid of empty calories, like those found in refined oils. This salad doesn’t use any oil. A combination of rice vinegar and orange juice provide a light, refreshing dressing.
Watch this Video to Learn how to Cut a Mango:
Nutrition Fact
Serving size: 1/6 of a recipe
Amount Per Serving
calories 160
- Total Fat 2 g 3 %
- Saturated Fat 1 g 5 %
- Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
- Sodium 211 mg 9 %
- Potassium 299 mg 9 %
- Total Carbohydrate 34 g 11 %
- Dietary Fiber 4 g 18 %
- Sugars 13 g
- Protein 4 g 9 %
- Vitamin A 71 %
- Vitamin C 69 %
- Calcium 23 %
- Iron 6 %
Shopping and Gear List
- Lotus Foods Gourmet Heirloom Forbidden Rice, 15-Ounce (Pack of 6)
- Frontier Organic Seasoning, Vindaloo, 1.9 Ounce
- Lets Do Organics: Organic Coconut Flakes, 7 oz (3 pack)
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