July 29, 2012

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 .