Rice with Spice
February 18, 2009
If you’re not sure what to make for dinner, try this easy recipe. I grew up with this dish and it has become a family favorite. It’s perfect for a dinner party because it can be left as a vegetarian main or have meat/fish added for extra protein.
Yields two servings.
Boil enough brown rice for two people (approximately 1/2 cup of uncooked rice per person).
1 tsp each of cumin, chili powder and black pepper.
On a separate plate, arrange sides such as raw, cut-up vegetables like peas, red and yellow pepper, carrots etc.
On another plate, serve protein such as chicken, shrimp and/or sliced hard-boiled egg. For vegetarians, raw nuts like almonds are a great alternative. Serve with a generous slice of lemon to squeeze over rice.
The picture below was taken at my mum’s place where I had spiced rice for dinner! (We had hard-boiled egg and almonds for protein and sliced, raw peppers, orange, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and celery).
Entry Filed under: 12 Grain Program, Diet Rehab, Eat Like Me, Food, Grain of the Week, Health, Recipes, Vegetarian. .
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douglas34 | February 18, 2009 at 9:49 pm
do you just set it all out on a “lazy Susan” type spinner and select your preferences? do you mix it all together in a bowl or eat it as rice with multiple side element?
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heather @ SGF | February 18, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I love rice. I’ve been eating leftover brown rice at breakfast with a little fruit on the side. Hearty, filling, and very good for me.
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Liz | February 20, 2009 at 10:48 am
The best part is that you can eat it however you like. I always mix the protein in (whether nuts because I like it to get coated with the spices etc.,). I like keeping the raw veggies and sliced egg separate though. As for the orange and lemon slices, I always squeeze them on top!
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mary marshall | February 20, 2009 at 1:43 pm
so delicious! satisfies all requirements for a balanced and tasty meal…especially when its made by mum!