Brown Rice with Pineapple & Shiitake Mushrooms
Source: Revised Edition The New American Plate Meals(r) for a healthy weight & a healthy life If desired, enhance flavor of pineapple by "caramelizing." In nonstick pan over high heat, stir well-drained pineapple until slightly golden (about 5-10 minutes). 1/2 c long grain brown rice or brown basmati rice 1 c water 1 tbsp canola oil 1/2 med red bell pepper, diced 8 Shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, diced 1 c chopped green onions 1/2 c crushed canned pineapple, drained Bring water to boil. Add brown rice, bring to boil again, then cover & reduce heat to low simmer. Cook rice 45 min or until all water is absorbed. While rice is cooking, sauté red pepper & shiitake mushrooms in canola oil 3 min. Add green onion & pineapple. Continue to sauté 1 more min. Using fork, add rice to vegetables in pan. Cook, breaking up rice & stirring, until well combined & hot. Serve immediately. 4 servings Per serving: 166 cal, 4g total fat, 1g sat fat, 30g carb, 3g protein, 3g fiber, 12mg sod Thank you Lil When we are grateful for the good we already have, we attract more good into our life. On the other hand, when we are ungrateful, we tend to shut ourselves off from the good we might otherwise experience. ~Sylvia --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
