The Glory Of Brown Rice (Happy Thanksgiving Y’all)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
Brown rice has a lot of nutritiona value and can be a great alternative to white rice. If you know what the varieties are you can add brown rice to just about any dinner menu. It can add flavor, color and even texture to most any meal. Start your brown rice addition with any fiber-rich option. Below are some to ideas on varieties to start you out.
• Lundberg Family Farms Organic Black Japonica ($2.49): The richest. This blend of mahogany and black rices matches its dark color with a deep, musky flavor. It’s perfect for stir-fried, Asian-inspired stuffings.
• Lotus Foods Bhutanese Red Rice ($3): With its gorgeous russet hue, this Himalayan-grown rice is full and hearty yet tender and fine. Perfect for pilafs, risotto, salmon side dishes.
• Lundberg Family Farms Organic Wehani ($2.49): This mohogany rice has a subtle sweetness and an aroma not unlike that of buttered popcorn. Perfect for fruit and nut accented salads.
• Royal Blend Texmati Brown & Red ($6): Nutty and earthy, this aromatic blend boasts a satisfying chewy texture. Perfect for spicy rice pudding.
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Earthly Eating Recipe:
Cranberry Bran Muffins
Serves: 12
1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup oat bran
1 cup soy or rice milk
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup molasses
2 eggs
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line muffin cups with muffin papers or grease with canola oil.
In a large bowl, combine dried fruit with bran, milk, honey, oil, molasses, and eggs. Let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix dry ingredients together. Add to wet ingredients and stir just until moistened. Don’t overmix. Batter will be somewhat lumpy.
Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly browned and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Happy Eating!
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