Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　2 cups water

　　3/4 cup long-grain brown rice

　　1 cup green beans, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces

　　2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　

Step 1

In a 2-quart heavy saucepan bring 2 cups water, salted, to a boil and stir in rice. Cook rice, covered, over moderately low heat until water is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Refresh rice in a colander under cold water and drain.

　　

Step 2

While rice is cooking, in a small saucepan of boiling salted water blanch beans 2 minutes and drain in colander. Rinse beans under cold water and drain.

　　

Step 3

In a bowl toss together rice, beans, tarragon, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.