Heart Healthy Ginger Brown Rice

Name: Heart Healthy Ginger Brown Rice
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Vegan | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

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.

Total Time

60 minutes

Servings

4

Calories

190

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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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How to Make Ginger Brown Rice

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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/2 cup

190

Calories

1

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

74

mg

Sodium

40

g

Carbs

0

g

Sat. Fat

3

g

Fiber

4

g

Protein

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