7 Black Rice Recipes That Will Have You Loving The "Forbidden Rice"

Black rice (aka, "forbidden rice") is quickly becoming a pantry staple in more and more home kitchens. And why not? It's delicious, with a wonderful texture and nutty flavor profile; it's nutritious, too, loaded with antioxidants, plus iron, essential amino acids, vitamin E, folic acid, and more fiber and protein than brown rice. What's more, black rice takes terrifically to simple preparations. Here are some favorite black rice recipes to try.