Brown Rice, Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients

• 1 cup basil leaves packed chopped (1 large bunch)
• 6 servings pepper black freshly ground
• 1 cup texmati brown rice 
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil good
• 0.3 cup rice wine vinegar 
• 2 teaspoons sugar 
• 1 pound tomatoes ripe

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk

Directions

1. Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil and add the rice and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed.
2. Transfer the rice to a bowl.
3. Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper.
4. Pour over the rice.
5. Add the tomatoes and basil.
6. Mix well and check the seasonings.
7. Serve at room temperature.