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On the lookout for a healthy, budget-friendly food that’s locally-grown?
Think U.S.-grown rice! Whether you’re seeking convenience, flavor, nutrition,
or affordability, there is something for everyone in the rice aisle.
• When you choose U.S.-grown rice you are supporting
America’s rice farmers, the environment and your
health
• At only 100 calories per half-cup serving, rice provides
more than 15 vitamins and minerals, and beneficial
antioxidants
• One half-cup of cooked brown, wild, black, or red rice
is equivalent to one whole grain serving
• U.S.-grown rice is sodium-, cholesterol-, gluten-, and
GMO-free
• Research suggests that people who regularly eat rice
tend to have healthier diets
• At only 10 cents per serving, rice fits every budget
HERE ARE SOME OF THE REASONS YOU SHOULD “THINK RICE”
WHEN MAKING YOUR GROCERY LIST:
For more information on rice varieties, health benefits and great tasting recipes, visit
www.thinkrice.com.
Recipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation
DIRECTIONS
Mix soy sauce, water, honey, and cornstarch in a small bowl; set
aside. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Add minced garlic; sauté
about one minute until garlic is golden. Add chicken; cook about
5-6 minutes, then push chicken to the side. Add onions to center
of skillet; cook until slightly tender and push to the side. Continue
with carrots, broccoli, and peppers separately, placing each in the
center of pan, cooking until slightly tender and pushing to the
side. Pour soy sauce mixture into
center of skillet. Leaving other
ingredients at the sides of the
pan, stir sauce until it thickens.
Mix in with vegetables and
chicken. Serve immediately over
cooked brown rice.
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup water
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp cornstarch
1½ tbsp canola or corn oil
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small white onion, cut into small wedges
(about 1/8-inch thick wedges)
3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
diagonally (1 cup total)
1½ cups small broccoli florets
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Brown Rice
WITH SIZZLING CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
INGREDIENTS*:
(Makes 4 servings)
*Nutrients Per Serving: Calories 490, Total Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Total Carbohydrate 61g,
Dietary Fiber 6 g, Protein 39 g
September is
NATIONAL RICE MONTH!