How should I use up Brown Rice?

AlphaGoldenGirl
AlphaGoldenGirl Posts: 12
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
Lunch Ideas please. Protein and Wholegrain as well as a complex carb not to mention cheap (college student here) :) I need suggestions though.

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  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
    Add some cinnamon and raisins with a little agave nectar and it's a great breakfast, actually!
  • eates
    eates Posts: 334 Member
    It's a little high in sodium but I love to stuff a bell pepper with brown rice & spicy sausage, bake it to get it hot but still leave some crisp to the bell pepper.
  • MrsFarrow
    MrsFarrow Posts: 326 Member
    Honestly? I throw either shredded chicken in or some tuna. Onion salt or whatever spices you like, maybe some veggies, there you go :)
  • AlphaGoldenGirl
    AlphaGoldenGirl Posts: 12
    I love the Breakfast idea. Kind of a healthier take on cereal :)
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Eat it on the side of some lean protein and veggies. E.g., salmon and spinach.
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    shredded chicken and salsa!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Stir fry some veggies and a protein (meat, nuts, fish, tofu, beans) and serve with it. Broccoli and peanut stir fry is cheap and yummy. Mix it with a can of low sodium beans for a cheap, quick and delicious meal. Add a few jalapeno or some salsa to spice it up. Or add a package of frozen mixed veggies which are super cheap.
  • rainbowbuggy
    rainbowbuggy Posts: 320
    It's a little high in sodium but I love to stuff a bell pepper with brown rice & spicy sausage, bake it to get it hot but still leave some crisp to the bell pepper.

    This sounds YUMMY!
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    I'd use it to make a toy bean bag frog
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    Add some cinnamon and raisins with a little agave nectar and it's a great breakfast, actually!

    whoa baby. that sounds heavenly!
  • happymiche
    happymiche Posts: 164 Member
    Mixed with black beans and salsa. Or steam some broccoli and toss it in the rice with a piece of chicken (or even canned chicken).
  • legmotor
    legmotor Posts: 197 Member
    Shredded Chicken, a cube of bouillon, and some steamed veggies of your choice. It sounds pretty plain and boring but it is one of my favorite low cal/fat foods.
  • kittyloo123
    kittyloo123 Posts: 300 Member
    put in a pan, add some onions,,, peppers, and whatever you like, add some whisked eggs, and make a torte.
  • sinclare
    sinclare Posts: 369 Member
    breakfast is great. try with dried fruit and toss in some nuts, add a little maple syrup, yum! or re-fry it with eggs.


    I add it to canned soup to make the soup go further...

    husband makes a meal with other leftover veggies. carrots. celery. avocado. whatever else you have. add some almonds and seasoning, there you go!
  • ceschwartz
    ceschwartz Posts: 240 Member
    In a non-stick pan "Fry" it using a little bit of low sodium chicken broth on medium heat (so technically you're steaming it). Add some left over chicken, peas, onions and bean sprouts for healthy fried rice.
  • MyouTakara
    MyouTakara Posts: 45
    I throw it in soup. I find it's harder to accidentally overcook than noodles.
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