Brown Rice! OMG!!!

paravision
paravision Posts: 148
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
Ok now that I have your attention ;o) I want to add brown rice to my diet. I need low sodium low cal GOOD TASTING rice. What do you guys buy?
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  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    Uncle Bens?
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    uuh, just plain brown rice. Get it in the bulk section, that's where it's the cheapest.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    i buy white rice as it's tastier to me. and brown rice isn't any better than white rice imo
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
    I buy browns instant rice ... I don't know the sodium, but I don't have it enough to care.
  • Ashley_Panda
    Ashley_Panda Posts: 1,404 Member
    I buy the steamer bags in the frozen section. It's enough for me and hubby and I just have to pop it in the microwave for a few minutes.
  • cjsanford63
    cjsanford63 Posts: 19 Member
    I'm not a fan of regular brown rice. So instead I get either the Brown Basmati or Brown Jasmine Rice from Traders Joes. Very yummy.
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
    Minute Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    Brown basmati rice. First toast the rice in the pan, just stirring it around until the first grains start to pop. Add water or broth, tsp of butter and salt to taste. Bring to a boil very quickly, lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until it's done. Don't stir it while it's cooking. Basmati rice is supposed to be lower on the glycemic index than other rices - if you care about those things.

    This is my favorite way of cooking rice. As far as white rice is concerned I love White Jasmati rice. I cook it very rarely because I tend to eat too much of it.
  • slimkitty
    slimkitty Posts: 418
    Duplicate post
  • rebysue
    rebysue Posts: 136
    Not a big brown rice fan myself and have never been able to get it to cook right. The only way I can tolerate it is to buy Minute brand instant or the microwave freezer stuff.
  • Jennyisbusy
    Jennyisbusy Posts: 1,294 Member
    Ok now that I have your attention ;o) I want to add brown rice to my diet. I need low sodium low cal GOOD TASTING rice. What do you guys buy?

    Store brand unless it's on sale. I cook the rice in chicken broth instead of water - I am sure you could use a low sodium broth and get good results. Depending on what you are using it with you can add olive oil, or fresh herbs, etc.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Mrs. Dash. These seasonings are great and salt free but so flavorful that you won't miss the salt.
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    Brown basmati rice. First toast the rice in the pan, just stirring it around until the first grains start to pop. Add water or broth, tsp of butter and salt to taste. Bring to a boil very quickly, lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until it's done. Don't stir it while it's cooking. Basmati rice is supposed to be lower on the glycemic index than other rices - if you care about those things.

    This is my favorite way of cooking rice. As far as white rice is concerned I love White Jasmati rice. I cook it very rarely because I tend to eat too much of it.

    This ^ but throw in some shredded carrots, golden raisins, a half pinch of cardamom and a pinch of cinnamon. If you cook it like this you really will be saying BROWN RICE! OMG!!!
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    Minute Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice

    Ditto! It's the big brown box, 1.2Kg, about $5 which makes it 35 cents a serving or so. It cooks in 10 minutes unlike regular brown rice which takes 45+ and is 6% DRI/150mg of sodium. If sodium is a problem for you try Zinda Couscous, 0mg sodium.
  • lkblazek
    lkblazek Posts: 36
    I haven't found much difference between the brand of brown rice, but I tend to use the long-grain or medium-grain rice. I prefer the regular long cooking rice, but when I'm in a hurry I use the 90 second, cook in the microwave type. I believe it's Uncle Ben's but antihistimines have fogged the brain.
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
    Mrs. Dash. These seasonings are great and salt free but so flavorful that you won't miss the salt.
    OMG Great Idea! I worked in the hospital and all my diabetics couldn't have salt so we had Mrs Dash! Brilliant! You just solved many problems and gave me tuns of ideas! <3
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    I buy great value brown rice but I cook it in homemade chicken broth. Makes all the difference in the world.
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
    Minute Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice

    Ditto! It's the big brown box, 1.2Kg, about $5 which makes it 35 cents a serving or so. It cooks in 10 minutes unlike regular brown rice which takes 45+ and is 6% DRI/150mg of sodium. If sodium is a problem for you try Zinda Couscous, 0mg sodium.
    OK girls! Ill get some!
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
    Minute Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice

    Ditto! It's the big brown box, 1.2Kg, about $5 which makes it 35 cents a serving or so. It cooks in 10 minutes unlike regular brown rice which takes 45+ and is 6% DRI/150mg of sodium. If sodium is a problem for you try Zinda Couscous, 0mg sodium.
    OK girls! Ill get some!
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
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  • eruczyn1
    eruczyn1 Posts: 12
    Brown , or white rice, cooked in chicken broth is amazing.
  • eruczyn1
    eruczyn1 Posts: 12
    Brown , or white rice, cooked in chicken broth is amazing.
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
    I buy great value brown rice but I cook it in homemade chicken broth. Makes all the difference in the world.
    Chicken broth! Genius! Thanks Illget some. The world of brown rice is new to me. I have never bought any :o)
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
    Brown basmati rice. First toast the rice in the pan, just stirring it around until the first grains start to pop. Add water or broth, tsp of butter and salt to taste. Bring to a boil very quickly, lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until it's done. Don't stir it while it's cooking. Basmati rice is supposed to be lower on the glycemic index than other rices - if you care about those things.

    This is my favorite way of cooking rice. As far as white rice is concerned I love White Jasmati rice. I cook it very rarely because I tend to eat too much of it.

    This ^ but throw in some shredded carrots, golden raisins, a half pinch of cardamom and a pinch of cinnamon. If you cook it like this you really will be saying BROWN RICE! OMG!!!
    Ok I have someone picking this all up for me right now! Thanks!
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
    Brown , or white rice, cooked in chicken broth is amazing.
    Got it thanks hun!
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
    Mrs. Dash. These seasonings are great and salt free but so flavorful that you won't miss the salt.
    Ok I have someone picking me up all the flavors. Is at made from only herbs and spices?
  • kikitlo
    kikitlo Posts: 17 Member
    Lindberg Organic short grain brown rice. I buy it at Costco....12 lbs bag. Yea, we don't eat a lot of rice...haha. Be careful of the broth's. Look for low sodium. Vegetable broth has less calories, but again can be high in sodium.
    I usually dice up carrots and throw some peas in it. Also for a quick spanish rice, cook as per directions, then when done, throw in your favorite salsa.
    Off the subject.....have you tried quinoa?????
  • misty589
    misty589 Posts: 319 Member
    I like the parboiled stuff, it doesn't get "gritty" when it's cooked
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
    Lindberg Organic short grain brown rice. I buy it at Costco....12 lbs bag. Yea, we don't eat a lot of rice...haha. Be careful of the broth's. Look for low sodium. Vegetable broth has less calories, but again can be high in sodium.
    I usually dice up carrots and throw some peas in it. Also for a quick spanish rice, cook as per directions, then when done, throw in your favorite salsa.
    Off the subject.....have you tried quinoa?????
    No! please share :OD
  • kikitlo
    kikitlo Posts: 17 Member
    Lindberg Organic short grain brown rice. I buy it at Costco....12 lbs bag. Yea, we don't eat a lot of rice...haha. Be careful of the broth's. Look for low sodium. Vegetable broth has less calories, but again can be high in sodium.
    I usually dice up carrots and throw some peas in it. Also for a quick spanish rice, cook as per directions, then when done, throw in your favorite salsa.
    Off the subject.....have you tried quinoa?????
    No! please share :OD

    OMG, ok. It's a whole grain that is packed with protein. Yes, protein 7 grams per serving. It's hard to describe the texture, but I'll try. You cook it like rice, it's super small and once cooked it kinda has a pasta like texture. Hope that makes sense. Gotta be careful, it is high in calories, 170 for 1/4 cup, but it's a nice change from rice or pasta. I mix it in my family's turkey meatloaf instead of breadcrumbs, they have no idea....LOL.
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