Brown Rice With Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Sunflower Seeds

Brussel Sprouts is a versatile vegetable that cooks in a jiffy and is loaded with protein and Vitamin C.Being very low in fat and calories it makes a perfect food when combied with brown rice.You can be rest assured of getting a good quantity of fiber in every spoonfull !

Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup chopped brussel sprouts
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tsp sun flower seeds
1 large onion
1 cup long grain brown rice(cooked)
1 tsp paprika or red chillie flakes
Salt,pepper to taste
Preparation
Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions and mushrooms until tender. Add the chopped brussel sprouts and cook till they get semi crisp.You can occasionally sprinkle water if it gets dry.Now combine the paprika according to your taste.Add the cooked brown rice and incorporate well with the vegetable. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a spoon of roasted sun flower seeds. Your fiber rich diet is ready to be devoured .

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Brown Rice Parmesan Risotto With Mushrooms

This nutrition packed brown rice recipe is a perfect lunch box material.Its loaded with goodness and nutrients, a sure to be hit mid day meal that keeps you all charged up for the rest of your day.
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cloves minced garlic
1 large onion
1/2 a tomato diced
1 cup long grain brown rice(cooked)
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 tbsps shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning(dried sage,thyme,oregano,parsely and rosemary)
Salt,pepper to taste
Preparation
Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions,mushrooms and garlic until tender. Add the diced tomatoes and cooked brown rice.Let the brown rice absorb all the water from mushroom and onion and fluff up a little.Throw in the peas and seasonings and allow the flavours to settle well into the rice. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the freshly grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper. And your yummy rissotto is ready to be served.

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