Long grain brown rice.
Brown rice is rice that is unmilled or only partly milled. It has a nuttier flavor than white rice and is more nutritious because the bran layer is removed to make white rice. Brown rice has a similar calorie, protein and carbohydrate content to white rice. However, brown rice is more nutritious because the bran layer contains several vitamins, such as vitamin B1. Brown rice is very delicious but perhaps plain on its own. There are types of seasoning to add, that contribute to a more interesting flavor.
Instructions
Fresh Parsley
1. Heat 1 cup of water and 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth, in a saucepan.
2. Stir in 1 cup of brown rice, cover and simmer. Keep it on a low heat for around 45 minutes.
3. Remove the rice from the pan and leave it to stand for five minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp. of fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Basil and Ginger
4. Heat 1 1/3 cups of water and 2/3 cup of brown rice, in a saucepan until boiling.
5. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and simmer for about 45 minutes. Check the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
6. Stir in 1 tbsp. of soy sauce, 1/2 tsp. of fresh or dried basil, 1/8 tsp. of cayenne pepper and 1/2 tsp. of ground ginger. Allow it to stand for five minutes and serve.
Turmeric and Cumin
7. Blend all of the seasoning ingredients together in a bowl. Include 2 tbsp. of chicken flavored broth mix, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 1/4 tsp. ground ginger, 1/2 tsp. white pepper, 1/2 tsp. sea salt, 1/4 tsp. onion powder, 3/4 tsp. ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp. dried parsley and 1 tsp. dried onion flakes.
8. Heat 2 1/2 cups of water in a saucepan until it begins to boil. Add 1 tbsp. of margarine and 1 1/3 cups of brown rice. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the water is half absorbed and the rice is starting to become soft.
9. Add the seasoning ingredients to the pan and simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and allow it to rest for five minutes. Add 1/2 tsp. fresh parsley and serve.
Garlic
10. Saute two cloves of garlic and 1/2 cup of chopped onions in a saucepan containing 1 tsp. of olive oil. Use medium to high heat. Continue until the garlic and onions are becoming translucent.
11. Add 1/2 cup brown rice and 1 1/2 vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to the boil and then reduce the heat.
12. Cover the pan and simmer for 40 minutes. Add a dash of soy sauce and serve.
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