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Brown Rice

Brown Rice
Yields4 Servings
DifficultyBeginnerPrep Time5 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time45 mins
 ¾ cup Brown Riceuncooked
 1 ¾ cups Water
 Cooking Oil Spray
 ½ cup Corn kernelsfrozen
 ¼ tsp Kalonji Seeds (Black Nigella Seeds)
 1 tsp Red Peppercrushed
 ¼ tsp Salt
1

In a small saucepan, over medium high heat, add water and rice and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat, but keep covered for another 5 to 7 minutes; fluff with a fork.

2

In a medium wok, over low medium heat, evenly spray cooking oil for 2 seconds. Add kalonji seeds and sizzle for 1 minute or until the aroma is released. Add corn and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes; add cooked rice and stir. Finish by sprinkling crushed red peppers and salt; mix well.

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Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

101 g


Amount per serving
Calories150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 30g11%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g

Vitamin A 0mcg0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 4mg23%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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