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Brown Rice & Greens

:  The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)

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Whole grains and greens in one easy side dish.


Brown Rice & Greens Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups baby spinach, or arugula
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Preparation

  1. Bring water and rice to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 40 to 50 minutes. Stir spinach (or arugula) into the hot rice, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Per serving: 184 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 39 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 166 mg sodium; 126 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 vegetable


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
1 hour or less
Servings
4
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Vegan
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Side dish, grain
Side dish, vegetable
Publication
The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)
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