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Cooking With Organic Brown Rice
Everyone enjoys homemade meals, but not very many have the time to devote to home cooking. Preparing your own food allows you better control over the quality of ingredients that go into each meal. Cooking at home gives you the option of selecting fresh organic ingredients for your family. Organic brown rice is a healthy nutritious food to use in cooking meals for your family.
Takeout and prepackaged meals are higher in fat, salt and calories than the home cooked meal.
Start cooking for your family today by trying this great recipe using organic brown rice.
Brunch Rice
1 tsp. margarine
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced green pepper
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
6 egg whites, beaten
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 cups cooked organic brown rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Heat margarine in large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, green pepper, and mushrooms and cook 2 minutes. Combine egg whites, eggs, milk, salt and black pepper in a small bowl; and pour over vegetables. Continue stirring for 2 minutes, then add rice and cheese and continue stirring to gently separate grains. Heat 2 minutes and serve. Serves 6.
One serving contains 212 calories, 11.4 g protein, 6.5 g fat, 27.0 carbohydrates, 2.5 g dietary fiber, 353 mg sodium and 79 mg cholesterol.
Healthy Rice Recipes
Adding whole grains to the diet is a necessary part of getting proper nutrition. Whole grains may include organic brown rice, whole wheat bread or pasta, and many other items. The good news is that whole grains taste good as well as being good for you. There are many recipes you can prepare at home using whole grains. Brown rice, for example, is high in fiber and easily incorporated into many recipes.
Vegetable Brown Rice Recipe
~ 2 cups water
~ 1 cup uncooked brown rice
~ ½ tsp. basil
~ 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch strips
~ 1 cup chopped onion
~ ¼ cup chopped green onions
~ ½ cup raisins
~ 2 Tbsp. olive oil
~ 1 10 oz. pack frozen peas, thawed
~ 1 tsp. salt
~ 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
Directions:
1.) In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2.) Stir in rice and basil.
3.) Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.
4.) In a large skillet, stir-fry in carrots, onion, green onions and raisins in hot oil for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned.
5.) Add peas and salt.
6.) Cook for 1 minute or until vegetables are tender.
7.) Stir in pecans and rice; heat through.