Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Cooking is one of the oldest arts and one which has rendered us the most important service in civic life."
-Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, Epicure
This is a perfect recipe for those who think that they don't like brown rice. Cooking the rice a little bit longer will soften the brown rice, and adding the spices only enhances the nutty flavor. It's perfect for your family - they may never know that it's brown rice.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 3/4 cup
Cooking Time: 45 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
The cooked rice doesn't keep all that well.
2 1/2 cups | water |
1/8 tsp | salt |
1/2 cup | brown rice |
2 tsp | olive oil |
3 | green onions (sliced crosswise) |
1/4 large | green bell pepper (diced) |
1/4 large | red bell pepper (diced) |
1/4 tsp | ground cumin |
1/2 tsp | chili powder |
1/2 tsp | dried oregano |
cayenne pepper (to taste) |
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the brown rice.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for about 30 - 35 minutes.
Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice.
When a very small amount of liquid remains (about 1 tablespoon), remove the pan from the burner and let it stand, covered, for 3 minutes.
While the rice is cooking heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally. As the white part of the green onions and cook for about 1 minute. Add the peppers.
Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cumin, chili powder, oregano and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 1 minute stirring until the spices are well blended.
When cooked, set aside until the rice is done. When the rice is done, add the spiced veggies to the rice along with the green onion tops and stir well. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 3/4 cup
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 | Calories from Fat 55 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 6g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Monounsaturated Fat 4g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 307mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrates 43g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 17% |
Sugars 4g | |
Protein 5g |
Vitamin A 39% | Vitamin C 154% |
Calcium 4% | Iron 10% |
Vitamin K 58 mcg | Potassium 350 mg |
Magnesium 83 mg |