butterflygurl
Cathlete
Does anyone have any recipes they would like to share for making brown rice tastier. It would really be appreciated!
Brown Rice Recipes needed
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alsrnbsn
Cathlete
My favorite way is to bake it. I know that sounds funny but heat 2 c chicken broth on the stove and add what ever seasonings you like (I add canned mushrooms sometimes). Pour 1 1/3 c brown rice in an 8X8 baking dish and add the boiling hot broth. Stir well, cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr. Throw it in the oven and forget it for an hour, how simple is that???
Anyway, when it's done fluff it up and serve. You can alter the ratio of liquid to rice to suit your needs as well.
Anyway, when it's done fluff it up and serve. You can alter the ratio of liquid to rice to suit your needs as well.
Miss Lee
Cathlete
Whether you bake it or cook it on top of the stove, rice tastes MUCH better when cooked in broth. I always add onion and fresh herbs, too. For stove top preparation, I saute a little onion and garlic in olive oil, then add the rice so it can toast in the flavored oil, then I add the broth and cook as directed on the box.
butterflygurl
Cathlete
Amy, Barbara and Michele,
Thank you for the great suggestions. I just could not get into eating brown rice, then I heard some co-workers discussing how they cook it. They cook it with butter and onions. I can't do that- I am on WW. I decided I would not give up on it so quickly. I will definitely try the broth. Also, in the May issue of Oxygen I saw one recommendation to use an orange spice tea bag in the water until it boils then add rice. I will try that too. Again, thank!!
Kim
Thank you for the great suggestions. I just could not get into eating brown rice, then I heard some co-workers discussing how they cook it. They cook it with butter and onions. I can't do that- I am on WW. I decided I would not give up on it so quickly. I will definitely try the broth. Also, in the May issue of Oxygen I saw one recommendation to use an orange spice tea bag in the water until it boils then add rice. I will try that too. Again, thank!!
Kim
I don't know how clean this is, but it's good!
instead of adding water when you boil up your rice, add cream of mushroom soup. I grap up the low sodium kind. Then add just a smidge of water. It tastes nice and creamy, and yummy.
But I must say that Laura's recipe looks better!;-)
Kathy
instead of adding water when you boil up your rice, add cream of mushroom soup. I grap up the low sodium kind. Then add just a smidge of water. It tastes nice and creamy, and yummy.
But I must say that Laura's recipe looks better!;-)
Kathy
butterflygurl
Cathlete
Thanks Kathy and Laura! Sounds yummy. I think I will pass on the cream soup and just use mushrooms b/c cream soups have lots of fat. Buts sounds yummy! Let me go eat lunch! LOL!!
kathryn
Cathlete
I have not tried this yet, but Brendan Brazier recommends putting some Rooibos ('red tea') leaves in the water when cooking rice, to add some flavor. You could theoretically do it with any herbal concoction or tea.
Many Mexican restaurants will fry their rice before cooking, as does a South American colleague of mine. Sauté the rice for about 1 minute in some oil, you can add chopped veggies during this stage as well (onions, etc.). Then add enough water to cover the rice plus about an inch more and cook as usual.
Many Mexican restaurants will fry their rice before cooking, as does a South American colleague of mine. Sauté the rice for about 1 minute in some oil, you can add chopped veggies during this stage as well (onions, etc.). Then add enough water to cover the rice plus about an inch more and cook as usual.
butterflygurl
Cathlete
Thanks for the suggestions Kathyrn. I will definitely try them also.
Wendy Marie
Cathlete
I make it plain so I can use the left overs in my "porridge" the next morning.
Shirluvs2bfit
Cathlete
Hi Kim,
I hope you like this recipe ~ Brown rice with black beans & salsa.
I don't measure anything, I go by taste! Cook brown rice in organic chicken broth. After the rice is cooked, I take about half and put it in a bowl, mix in a can of drained black beans and add salsa, mix together. You can add as much or little salsa and black beans as you like. Sometimes I add a little FF sour cream or grated cheese on top of serving. YUM! This is a great side dish with grilled chicken breasts.
A friend in fitness,
Shirl
I hope you like this recipe ~ Brown rice with black beans & salsa.
I don't measure anything, I go by taste! Cook brown rice in organic chicken broth. After the rice is cooked, I take about half and put it in a bowl, mix in a can of drained black beans and add salsa, mix together. You can add as much or little salsa and black beans as you like. Sometimes I add a little FF sour cream or grated cheese on top of serving. YUM! This is a great side dish with grilled chicken breasts.
A friend in fitness,
Shirl
butterflygurl
Cathlete
Shirl!!! That sounds absolutely wonderful. I plan on making some either tonite or Saturday. I will have to try some of these wonderful recipes... printing this post out now....
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
Shirluvs2bfit
Cathlete
Kim,
Let me know what you think. I just had some for lunch, yummy, yummy!
A friend in fitness,
Shirl
Let me know what you think. I just had some for lunch, yummy, yummy!
A friend in fitness,
Shirl
butterflygurl
Cathlete
For anyone interested in the entire list of recipes- here goes- so you only have to print out one post...
BROWN RICE RECIPES
1. Brown Rice w/Black Beans & Salsa
Cook brown rice in organic chicken broth. After the rice is cooked, I take about half and put it in a bowl, mix in a can of drained black beans and add salsa, mix together. You can add as much or little salsa and black beans as you like. Sometimes I add a little FF sour cream or grated cheese on top of serving. YUM! This is a great side dish with grilled chicken breasts.
2. Brown Rice cooked in red tea
I have not tried this yet, but Brendan Brazier recommends putting some Rooibos ('red tea') leaves in the water when cooking rice, to add some flavor. You could theoretically do it with any herbal concoction or tea.
Many Mexican restaurants will fry their rice before cooking, as does a South American colleague of mine. Sauté the rice for about 1 minute in some oil, you can add chopped veggies during this stage as well (onions, etc.). Then add enough water to cover the rice plus about an inch more and cook as usual.
3. Brown Rice w/ Cream of Mushroom Soup
instead of adding water when you boil up your rice, add cream of mushroom soup. I grap up the low sodium kind. Then add just a smidge of water. It tastes nice and creamy, and yummy.
4. Spanish Rice
Spanish Rice
1 c brown rice
sliced mushrooms-opt
sliced olives-opt
1 c grated sharp cheddar cheese
14.5 oz diced tomatos
about 1 1/3 c boiling water
mix all ingredients in a 2 qt casserole glass dish. cover. bake 350 for an hour
5. Whether you bake it or cook it on top of the stove, rice tastes MUCH better when cooked in broth. I always add onion and fresh herbs, too. For stove top preparation, I saute a little onion and garlic in olive oil, then add the rice so it can toast in the flavored oil, then I add the broth and cook as directed on the box.
6. My favorite way is to bake it. I know that sounds funny but heat 2 c chicken broth on the stove and add what ever seasonings you like (I add canned mushrooms sometimes). Pour 1 1/3 c brown rice in an 8X8 baking dish and add the boiling hot broth. Stir well, cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr. Throw it in the oven and forget it for an hour, how simple is that???
Anyway, when it's done fluff it up and serve. You can alter the ratio of liquid to rice to suit your needs as well.
BROWN RICE RECIPES
1. Brown Rice w/Black Beans & Salsa
Cook brown rice in organic chicken broth. After the rice is cooked, I take about half and put it in a bowl, mix in a can of drained black beans and add salsa, mix together. You can add as much or little salsa and black beans as you like. Sometimes I add a little FF sour cream or grated cheese on top of serving. YUM! This is a great side dish with grilled chicken breasts.
2. Brown Rice cooked in red tea
I have not tried this yet, but Brendan Brazier recommends putting some Rooibos ('red tea') leaves in the water when cooking rice, to add some flavor. You could theoretically do it with any herbal concoction or tea.
Many Mexican restaurants will fry their rice before cooking, as does a South American colleague of mine. Sauté the rice for about 1 minute in some oil, you can add chopped veggies during this stage as well (onions, etc.). Then add enough water to cover the rice plus about an inch more and cook as usual.
3. Brown Rice w/ Cream of Mushroom Soup
instead of adding water when you boil up your rice, add cream of mushroom soup. I grap up the low sodium kind. Then add just a smidge of water. It tastes nice and creamy, and yummy.
4. Spanish Rice
Spanish Rice
1 c brown rice
sliced mushrooms-opt
sliced olives-opt
1 c grated sharp cheddar cheese
14.5 oz diced tomatos
about 1 1/3 c boiling water
mix all ingredients in a 2 qt casserole glass dish. cover. bake 350 for an hour
5. Whether you bake it or cook it on top of the stove, rice tastes MUCH better when cooked in broth. I always add onion and fresh herbs, too. For stove top preparation, I saute a little onion and garlic in olive oil, then add the rice so it can toast in the flavored oil, then I add the broth and cook as directed on the box.
6. My favorite way is to bake it. I know that sounds funny but heat 2 c chicken broth on the stove and add what ever seasonings you like (I add canned mushrooms sometimes). Pour 1 1/3 c brown rice in an 8X8 baking dish and add the boiling hot broth. Stir well, cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr. Throw it in the oven and forget it for an hour, how simple is that???
Anyway, when it's done fluff it up and serve. You can alter the ratio of liquid to rice to suit your needs as well.
butterflygurl
Cathlete
Hi Mary, I have had couscous- never whole wheat. I will have to make a note to try that. Thanks!
