• prep: 15 min
• cook: 1 hr 20 min
• total: 1 hr 35 min

servings:

The pleasantly earthy flavor of black rice pairs well with the bright acidity of this vinaigrette. If you can't find it, use wild rice instead.

• 1 cup black rice (preferably Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice)
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice or 3 tablespoons regular lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup (nectar) or honey
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 4 ounces green beans, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Ingredient info: Black rice is available at natural foods and specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

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