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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

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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!