Name: Char-grilled vegie and tuna rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium green capsicum, thickly sliced; 1 bunch asparagus, halved crosswise; 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise; 250 gram packet microwave long-grain brown rice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 100 gram baby spinach leaves; 510 gram can tuna in spring water, drained, flaked

Char-grilled vegie and tuna rice

This rice salad is healthy, delicious and easy to make. It also makes a fantastic packed lunch.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

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Ingredients

1 medium green capsicum, thickly sliced

1 bunch asparagus, halved crosswise

1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise

250 gram packet microwave long-grain brown rice

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

100 gram baby spinach leaves

510 gram can tuna in spring water, drained, flaked

Method

1.Preheat a large char-grill pan or barbecue grill over high heat. Char-grill vegetables, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until just soft. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl.

2.Meanwhile, prepare rice as packet directs.

3.Whisk zest, juice, oil and garlic in a small jug. Season. Add rice, spinach, tuna and dressing to vegetables; gently toss to combine. Season. Serve.