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Heart Healthy Ginger Brown Rice Recipe

                   
Ginger Brown Rice
Fluffy brown rice boosted with fresh ginger and lime zest is anything but basic. Serve this incredibly simple, heart-healthy dish alongside a protein or enjoy as is — you will love the versatility and rich, fragrant flavor.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 cup brown rice
1 tsp grated lime zest
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth (gluten free if needed)
Black pepper to taste
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Directions
Step 1

Lightly coat a saucepan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the rice and sauté for 1 minute. Add lime zest and ginger and cook for 1 minute more. Add broth and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until rice is tender. Season with black pepper to taste.

Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 190
Make this for: Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per serving:
calories:190
total fat:1g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:74mg
total carb:40g
fibers:3g
proteins:4g

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Heart Healthy Ginger Brown Rice Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 cup brown rice
1 tsp grated lime zest
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth (gluten free if needed)
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1

Lightly coat a saucepan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the rice and sauté for 1 minute. Add lime zest and ginger and cook for 1 minute more. Add broth and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until rice is tender. Season with black pepper to taste.

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