Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain Brown Rice

My family loves rice!  We usually eat rice a couple of times a week. We recently tried the Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain Brown Rice and loved it.  What makes this rice so nice is that while it tastes great, you are still getting all the benefits of whole grains.  In fact, one serving of Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain Brown Rice fulfills your daily requirement of whole grains and helps to promote healthy heart nutrition. (Have I mentioned it is also very delicious?) Here are some great ways (from Uncle Ben’s website) to incorporate Whole Grain Brown Rice into your families diet:

Easy Ways to Incorporate Whole Grain Brown Rice

• Substitute: Instead of pasta, add whole grain rice to soup and chili, or when making casserole dishes
• Salad Spin: Use whole grain rice in marinated grain salads
• Stuff Your Vegetables: Use whole grain rice as a base for stuffed vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, portabella mushrooms, eggplant, tomatoes and artichokes
• Combine Food Groups: Add whole grain rice to homemade meatballs to add flavor and fiber
• Bulk Up Breakfast: Use whole grain rice as a natural source of fiber and b-vitamins in breakfast egg casseroles
• Vegetarian: Make your own vegetarian burgers using black beans, sautéed vegetables and whole grain rice, or add whole grain rice to a vegetarian wrap with black beans, salsa and cheese for a quick lunch meal
• Creative Crunch: Add chopped nuts and seasonings to whole grain rice to create a pilaf
• Whole Grain Dessert: Make creamy rice pudding with whole grain rice for a tasty dessert
• Put It In A Bowl: This convenient one plate meal is a great way to partner rice with other healthy foods such as assorted vegetables and lean protein
• Mix And Match: Mix brown and white rice together to introduce whole grains to kids
• Be Fast: Choose quick and easy ready-to-eat or ready-to cook whole grain rice to compliment your lunch or dinner
• Explore Ethnic Dishes: Use whole grain rice in sushi rolls, as a base for stir-fry, or as the filling for Thai lettuce wraps for a healthier appetizer choice
• Lower The Fat: To make a lower fat quiche, use brown rice for the crust instead of using a regular pie crust
• Veggie Dinner: Top black bean patties with brown rice and salsa
• Complete Breakfast: Add cooked brown rice and chopped vegetables to eggs and scramble
• Fiber Filled Burrito: Use brown rice and black beans as a high fiber, vegetarian burrito
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• Create A Pilaf: Cook brown rice in low-sodium broth and add toasted nuts and dried fruit
• Try Different Recipes: Visit www.UncleBens.com for easy and quick recipes the entire family can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert

We eat a lot of stir-fry in our household.  I have come up with a million different varieties.  Having Uncle Ben’s Boil in a Bag Brown Rice on hand has been very convenient.  The process only takes 10 minutes from start to finish for a wonderful tasting brown rice that I can add to my veggies and protein to make a quick and easy stir-fry.  I loved this recipe from Uncle Ben’s for a quick curry.  Doesn’t every mom need a quick dinner idea at her disposal?

Whole Grain Chicken Curry In A Hurry

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Makes: 6 Ingredients 1 cup UNCLE BEN’S® FAST & NATURAL™ Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice 11/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped ½ cup red pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons curry powder ½ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, diced 1 can (16 ounces) chick peas, undrained 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup plain, low fat yogurt 1 teaspoon corn starch ½ cup slivered almonds Instructions Prepare the UNCLE BEN’S® FAST & NATURAL™ Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice by following the directions on the package for four servings, cooking for 12 minutes. While the rice is cooking make the curry in a skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion, pepper and garlic. Cook for about three minutes until they begin to get tender. Add the spices and stir to coat well. Push the onions and peppers to one side of the pan and toss in the diced chicken. Brown the chicken for about 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking and to cook the sides of the meat. Add the undrained can of chick peas and stir to combine the ingredients. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes to continue cooking the chicken. Remove the lid and allow the liquid to evaporate for about 3 more minutes. In a small bowl, combine the corn starch and yogurt. Stir in the yogurt mixture until well combined. Allow it to thicken and combine with rice. Sprinkle the almonds over for garnish. Tip: Try this recipe for a great tasting, heart healthy family meal.

You can buy Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain Brown Rice at grocery stores nationwide.  For more information and fantastic recipes visit Uncle Ben’s website.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Uncle Ben’s and received samples to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.