Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Confetti Rice

Walmart Marketside - Butternut Squash cubes
1 container Lundberg Family Farms - California Brown Jasmine Rice - Organic


1 Cup Dry - Green Zucchini
1 cup Slivered Almonds, 0.5 cup Carrots - Raw
1 small (5-1/2" long) Broccoli - Flower clusters, raw
0.5 cup flowerets Olive Oil - Extra Virgin
2 tsp Garlic - Raw
1 clove (press through garlic press) Ginger root - Raw
1 tsp (press through garlic press)

Cook rice according to directions.

Microwave butternut squash for half of the designated time.

Saut̩ all ingredients except for rice in olive oil. When vegetables are nearly done, add rice and continue stirring until vegetables are completely cooked to your desired texture. I added an Italian seasoning mix, a bit of Kosher salt and a pinch of red chili flakes Рfeel free to season to taste.

Other optional stir-ins: Onion, Peppers, sausage chunks, etc.

Serves 8. CALORIES 160 / CARBS 25 / SAT FAT 1 / PROTEIN 5 / IRON 6 / CALCIUM 5

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