Description
Food is fuel for your body, providing the energy you need to function.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of brown rice
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables
- 1 protein source (chicken, tofu, or beans)
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
- In a pot, combine the rice, water, olive oil, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover the pot, simmering for 45 minutes.
- In the last 10 minutes, add mixed vegetables and your protein source.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables and proteins.
- Consider adding spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: food is fuel, energy, healthy eating