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Suggestions on how to jazz up brown rice?

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  • pinkupooh
    pinkupooh Posts: 155
    If you don't mind the garlic and oninon, then I would say saute some crushed garlic and onion in little oil, add salt-black pepper, then add the rice and at last add finely chopped green onion/cilantro.
    You could do same for chopped up boiled potatoes too. Both would taste yummy...:)
  • Ninatoots
    Ninatoots Posts: 192 Member
    also sugar peas,
  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    Mix in some or all of the following : black beans, salsa (or diced tomatoes), shredded chicken, chopped up green beans or other veggie. Sprinkle a little cheese on top after heated, if you want. Yum.
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    I found a recipe online...

    http://www.thedeliciouslife.com/herbed-brown-rice-inspired-by-april-bloomfield-recipe/

    Was really good.
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    I just chuck in some soy sauce, pepper and some peas and sweetcorn and have that for lunch a lot of the time
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    Once it's a day old, fry with a teeny bit of oil, some green onions, chopped kimchee and a splash of soy sauce. Serve with egg on top. Can add chopped chicken, baked tofu etc etc to make more substantial...

    This sounds delicious but not sure what kimchee is??

    I have mixed my brown rice with red (Camargue) and wild rice (although technically not a rice), I think the different tastes and texture make it better. I have to admit though i do prefer it with some kind of sauce dish, even a a bit of spicy tomato sauce which isn't high in cals.

    x
  • carey1986
    carey1986 Posts: 17 Member
    I have a tablespoon or so of sweet chilli dipping sauce on mine... :)
  • beautyimthebeast
    beautyimthebeast Posts: 28
    Little bit sprinkle of creatine and qhey protein OH YEAH EVERYDAY IS UPPERBODY DAY
  • mikemckinlay
    mikemckinlay Posts: 22 Member
    I stir in some vegetable boullion powder to the water when cooking which gives it a little bit of flavour but without piling on the calories.
  • maz2469
    maz2469 Posts: 67 Member
    bump
  • Tat2dDom0105
    Tat2dDom0105 Posts: 661
    Make it into egg fried rice?

    I do that sometimes, and add peas to it. It's pretty close to what the Japanese resteraunt by me calls "Hibachi Rice".


    Oh, you need to add this to it as well........

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  • chooriyah
    chooriyah Posts: 469 Member
    Once it's a day old, fry with a teeny bit of oil, some green onions, chopped kimchee and a splash of soy sauce. Serve with egg on top. Can add chopped chicken, baked tofu etc etc to make more substantial...

    This sounds delicious but not sure what kimchee is??

    I have mixed my brown rice with red (Camargue) and wild rice (although technically not a rice), I think the different tastes and texture make it better. I have to admit though i do prefer it with some kind of sauce dish, even a a bit of spicy tomato sauce which isn't high in cals.

    x

    Kimchee is korean spicy pickled cabbage. You can buy it at most Asian food stores. Very very pungent, very strong. Probably one of those 'love it or hate it' things - if you like strong tastes and pickles, give it a try!
  • Byrdsong1920
    Byrdsong1920 Posts: 336 Member
    I used Jasmine brown rice these last few weeks, so good! Added low sodium organic veggie broth vs. water and thew in few herbs!tasty!

    Happy journey
  • McMehu
    McMehu Posts: 103 Member
    cilantro and fresh lime juice. Eat with a fresh pico de gallo mmmmmm
  • Amazon_Who
    Amazon_Who Posts: 1,092 Member
    I use low sodium/low fat chicken broth instead of water for a simple way to add flavor.
  • breeshabebe
    breeshabebe Posts: 580
    I like to make mine with salt and garlic then cut up tomatos, cucumbers and squeeze lime juice over that. I also love it with avocado.
  • NualaTW
    NualaTW Posts: 205 Member
    I like Indian and Mid-Eastern flavors. If I'm using microwave brown rice, I like to add a little Indian Mango Pickle to the rice for yummy salty spiciness. If I'm cooking it in the pot, I like to add a tsp of saffron threads to the water and a stick of cinnamon.
  • gilliang74
    gilliang74 Posts: 4
    I add salsa to mine - I like Garden Fresh.
  • TimeForMe99
    TimeForMe99 Posts: 309 Member
    Cook it in beef broth and add mushrooms and onions sauteed in water or a little butter. Add scallions just before serving.
  • bthumudo
    bthumudo Posts: 79 Member
    I usually add salsa to it while it's cooking or even Srachia.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Same way you jazz up white rice, I guess. Sauces, veggies, seasonings, meats...
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    It sounds weird, but add peanut butter to the rice. It actually tastes really good.
  • srfranzen8
    srfranzen8 Posts: 6 Member
    I top my brown rice with combination of pan-fried ground turkey, onions and mushrooms with lots of salt and cracked black pepper. Almost like stroganoff but without the cream of mushroom soup or sour cream.
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    BUMP
    lots of fantastic idea s !
  • FoodPwnr
    FoodPwnr Posts: 153 Member
    A little bit of peanut butter and honey is yummy :)
  • tanyadrescher1
    tanyadrescher1 Posts: 4 Member
    Have you ever tried liquid aminos? Or Roasted garlic with fresh basil? You can also do cilantro with freshly squeezed lime!

    I also have a food blog on Facebook you can check out for more ideas ;)



    https://www.facebook.com/TheHealthyCrumb
  • petstorekitty
    petstorekitty Posts: 592 Member
    last night I made gorgeous brown rice.

    Cooked my rice in the morning then when I came in from work I stir fried it with red pepper, veg stock powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, soy sauce and a little sesame oil, it was sooo good!

    When I am just normally boiling it, i add in veg stock powder (for me builion is best) and then depending what I am having I might add in garlic powder, curry powder, soy sauce, sesame oil etc.


    This sounds amaze!
    I also add in curry powder to my rice when I cook it. Have not tried veg stock though. Gotta try it!
  • tanyadrescher1
    tanyadrescher1 Posts: 4 Member
    Mint sounds yummy! Thats an herb I always forget about hahaha
  • babynew
    babynew Posts: 613 Member
    My kids are fond of fried rice that I make them on occasion with English peas, char grilled corn, onions, roasted red peppers. For mine, i like leftovers with lentils & pintos added with a drop of veggie broth.
  • RuTHyLiBRA
    RuTHyLiBRA Posts: 1
    1 cup of brown rice
    1/4 tsp coconut oil

    Put rice in a pot, add water to about 1/2" - 3/4" above rice.
    Bring to a boil uncovered, then add coconut oil.
    Turn temp to low, cover and simmer until water has evaporated.
    Uncover rice, turn rice with a fork to check texture.
    Rice should be moist and flavorful. Turn off heat, let cool, then serve.
    -If still too dry add water accordingly (1/4 cup or less depending on dryness) re-cover and continue to simmer until water has evaporated again. Check texture. Rice should be ready. Turn off heat, let cool, then serve.
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