Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice
Prep Time
40 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp butter, divided
  • [q:1/2] lb lean ground pork
  • [q:1/2] lb lean, spicy sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • [q:1/2] cup each chopped onion, celery, green pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • [q:1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • [q:1 1/2] cups uncooked long-grain rice
  • [q:3 1/2] cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • [q:1/2] lb chicken livers, minced, optional
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
  1. In large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Saute pork and sausage over high heat until browned, stirring frequently.
  2. Lower heat and add vegetables and seasonings. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add rice and broth and bring to boil. Stir, cover, and lower heat. Simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Saute minced chicken livers, if using, in remaining butter for 3 minutes. Toss chicken livers with rice mixture in ovenproof dish. Cover dish and put in a 225° oven for 10 minutes.
  5. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Info
549 Calories, 26 g Protein, 201 mg Cholesterol, 44 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 29 g Total fat (11 g sat), 825 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Phosphorus, [nut:4] Vitamin K, [nut:3] Zinc, [nut:2] Vitamin C, Iron, [nut:1] Vitamin E, Magnesium, Potassium

Warm Harissa, Broccolini & Black Rice Salad

Warm Harissa, Broccolini & Black Rice Salad
Prep Time
60 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup black rice
  • 7 oz broccolini
  • 7 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained (reserve oil), cut into strips
  • 1 Tbsp rose harissa
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon
  • Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
Directions
  1. Cook rice following package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, bring saucepan of water to a boil, add broccolini, and cook for 6 minutes. Drain, cut into bite-size pieces, and put into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and 2 to 3 tablespoons of reserved oil to bowl and mix well. Add harissa and lemon zest and juice, and season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Once rice is cooked, drain if necessary, and add it to broccolini and tomato mixture. Add maple syrup, mix together, and serve.
Nutrition Info
569 Calories, 16 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 109 g Carbohydrates, 23 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 11 g Fiber, 11 g Total fat (2 g sat), 366 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Phosphorus, [nut:4] Potassium, [nut:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, [nut:2] Vitamin E, Folate, Zinc, [nut:1] Calcium

Veggie Teriyaki Bowl

Veggie Teriyaki Bowl
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients

Sauce

  • [q:1/2] cup light soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp dried chili flakes
  • 1 Tbsp honey (vegan option: use agave or maple syrup)

Bowl

  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, roughly diced
  • 1 tsp grated garlic
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 red bell pepper, roughly diced
  • 1 courgette (zucchini), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 oz long-stem broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 6 to 8 baby corn cobs
  • 1 medium aubergine (eggplant), cut into bite-sized pieces
Directions
  1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and set to one side.
  2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Fry until fragrant and onion is translucent. Add remaining vegetables and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Add sauce mixture, bring to boil, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. If desired, serve on top of freshly steamed rice or springy noodles.
Nutrition Info
Without rice or noodles: 369 Calories, 14 g Protein, 67 g Carbohydrates, 14 g Fiber, 9 g Total fat (1 g sat), 2,334 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B6, C, [nut:4] Vitamin K, Folate, Phosphorus, [nut:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), Magnesium, Potassium, [nut:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), E, [nut:1] Vitamin A, Calcium, Iron, Zinc

Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken
with Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms
Prep Time
40 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 4 Tbsp sesame seeds, divided
  • 1 tsp chili paste
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch 
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tbsp fresh minced ginger root
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into [q:1/2]-inch strips
  • 4 cups green beans, ends trimmed
  • 3 cups shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced into [q:1/4]-inch-thick slices
  • Cooked brown rice (optional)
Directions
  1. Whisk broth, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of the sesame seeds, the chili paste, and cornstarch together in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute. Add chicken and sauté for 4 minutes. Add green beans and sauté for 8 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. Add broth mixture. Increase heat to high and cook until sauce is thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Garnish with the remaining 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds. Serve alongside brown rice, if desired.
Nutrition Info
With [q:1/2] cup brown rice: 602 Calories, 28 g Protein, 55 mg Cholesterol, 89 g Carbohydrates, 7 g Total sugars (4 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 15 g Total fat (2 g sat), 230 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Magnesium, [nutrition:3] Zinc, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, [nutrition:1] Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Potassium

Rice Pudding with Acorn Squash and Cinnamon

Rice Pudding with Acorn Squash and Cinnamon
Prep Time
70 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
  • [q:1 1/3] cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 quart plus 1 cup almond milk
  • 4 cups water
  • [q:1/2] cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp date sugar*
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise pod
  • [q:1/2] cup macadamia nuts
  • 3 Tbsp salted butter
  • [q:1/2] ([q:1/2] lb) acorn squash, peeled and cut into [q:1/2]-inch pieces (about [q:1 1/2] cups)
  • 2 Fuji apples (about [q:1 1/4] lb), peeled and cut into [q:1/2]-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • [q:1/4] tsp kosher salt
Directions
  1. Process rice in a blender for 20 seconds. Combine milk and the 4 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Stir in rice, maple syrup, sugar, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring constantly, until creamy, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove and discard cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Remove from heat.
  2. Preheat oven to 350˚. Pulse macadamia nuts in a blender until roughly chopped, 10 to 12 times. Spread nuts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until fragrant and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium. Add squash, apples, and lemon juice, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.
  4. Spoon pudding into 8 bowls. Top with squash-apple mixture and macadamia nuts.
Nutrition Info
338 Calories, 4 g Protein, 55 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fiber, 13 g Total fat (4 g sat), 223 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Calcium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), E, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus

Basmati Rice Pilaf with Shiitake Mushrooms and Walnuts

Basmati Rice Pilaf with Shiitake Mushrooms and Walnuts
Prep Time
60 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 3 leeks
  • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • [q:1/2] tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown basmati rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • [q:1/2] cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 3 scallions, chopped
Directions
  1. Rinse leeks well. Chop white and light green parts into [q:1/2]-inch dice.
  2. Stem mushrooms. Discard stems or save for another use such as making broth. Slice caps thinly and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium-size pot over medium heat. Sauté leeks and garlic until leeks are soft. Add salt and rice. Sauté rice grains for 2 to 3 minutes to toast them. Add broth and bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 45 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Sear mushrooms until they turn golden.
  5. Stir mushrooms and toasted walnuts into cooked rice. Garnish with scallions and serve.
Nutrition Info
384 Calories, 8 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 50 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 18 g Total fat (2 g sat), 310 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, [nutrition:3] Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Magnesium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Folate, Iron, Zinc

Ginger Rice Pudding

Ginger Rice Pudding
with Raspberry-Lime Sauce
Prep Time
50 minutes
Number of Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup arborio (risotto) rice
  • [q:4 1/2] cups unsweetened coconut milk beverage
  • 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely minced
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 organic lime
  • [q:1/3] cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups frozen raspberries
  • [q:1/8] cup water
  • 3 Tbsp honey
Directions
  1. Rinse rice under cold water. Drain and set aside.
  2. Bring coconut milk beverage to a boil in a large pot. Add rice, ginger, and lime zest. Lower heat to a simmer.
  3. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until rice is soft and creamy and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in the [q:1/3] cup of honey and the vanilla. Taste and add more honey if a sweeter pudding is desired. Set mixture aside to cool.
  4. Place frozen raspberries in a saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add water and the 3 tablespoons of honey. Cook for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, until raspberries soften and sauce forms. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  5. Serve pudding warm or at room temperature, topped with Raspberry-Lime Sauce.
Nutrition Info
336 Calories, 5 g Protein, 67 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Fiber, 7 g Total fat (5 g sat), 165 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin C, [nutrition:2] Manganese, [nutrition:1] Copper, Magnesium, Potassium

Crispy Brown Rice, Nut & Fruit Bars

Crispy Brown Rice, Nut & Fruit Bars
Prep Time
30 minutes, plus 12 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
30 servings
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Place the syrups and peanut butter into a small saucepan and whisk thoroughly to mix. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir or whisk frequently, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until the syrup thickens and drips slowly from the spoon.
  3. Place the crispy cereal, dried fruit, seeds, and nuts in a mixing bowl. Pour the hot syrup over the mixture and mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
  4. Lightly moisten a glass baking dish with cold water. With moistened hands, place the mixture in the baking dish and press it down evenly and firmly.
  5. Place the dish in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes, allowing the syrup to harden. Remove and slice into bars or squares.
  6. Store in a covered container on the counter or refrigerate.
Nutrition Info
114 calories, 3 g fat (22% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium

Very Easy Samosa

Very Easy Samosa
(Indian stuffed fried pastry)
Prep Time
30 minutes, plus 15 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
32 samosa
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Place the rice and lentils in a bowl with the raisins and mix.
  2. Take a won-ton wrapper and place 1 heaping teaspoon of the rice filling in the center of the wrapper.
  3. With cold water, moisten the edges of the wrapper. Take one corner of the wrapper and fold it over the filling to the opposite corner and press firmly to seal the filling inside the wrapper forming a pyramid-shaped pastry. Repeat until all wrappers are filled.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot. When hot deep fry several samosa at a time until crisp and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve with chutney, sweet and sour, spicy mustard, curry, plum or raisin sauce.
Nutrition Info
4 samosa: 444 calories, 2 g fat (5% calories from fat), 15 g protein, 90 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 820 mg sodium

Cauliflower Shrimp “Fried Rice”

Cauliflower Shrimp “Fried Rice”
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp (small, uncooked, shelled and deveined)*
  • 4 large organic eggs, whisked
  • 6 cups riced cauliflower**
  • 4 Tbsp Chosen Foods Avocado Oil
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas or frozen peas
  • 3 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • [q:1/4] cup coconut aminos, Bragg's or tamari (soy) sauce
  • Optional: sesame seeds for topping
Directions
  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, add frozen cauliflower rice and cook cauliflower rice until water is evaporated (about 8-10 minutes). Cook for 5 to 7 minutes if fresh. Set aside in a bowl.
  3. Add avocado oil to a wok or large skillet and add broccoli, snap peas, ginger, and coconut aminos. Sauté at medium high-heat for about 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. Push mixture to the sides of the wok to create an opening in the center for egg mixture. Add the eggs and quickly mix to scramble.
  5. Toss in cauliflower mixture to combine, taste to see if it needs any other seasonings or more coconut aminos.
  6. Top with cooked shrimp or your vegan protein option.
Nutrition Info
396 Calories, 35g Protein, 3g Fiber, 427mg Sodium, 23g Fat, [nutrition:5] Vitamin D, [nutrition:1] Calcium, Iron
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