Side Dish: Spanish Style Brown Rice

Spanish style rice made with brown rice, tomato and peppers, chicken broth or bouillon.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Brown Rice

Health benefits of Spanish Style Brown Rice

Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 tbsp chicken bouillon base
1 cup whole grain brown rice
2 cups water
1 1/4 cups diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsps butter
1/2 cup chopped onions

Instructions

1. Over medium heat melt butter in a large and lightly toast rice for a few minutes. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and continue to cook for another minute or two.

2. Slowly stir in 2 cups of water with bouillon base added or use chicken stock/broth. Stir in tomatoes & chili peppers (like RoTel). Sprinkle sliced green onions on top. Cover.

3. Reduce heat to lowest setting. Keep covered and allow to simmer slowly for 30 to 40 minutes (do not stir or remove lid during this time).

4. After 30 minutes fluff rice with a fork. Allow to stay on stove uncovered to dry a little if needed.

5. Produces 2 cups of rice.

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