Brown Rice Additions - Creative Tips

Brown Rice can be enjoyed in countless ways, using recipes or creating your own special dish.

Stir into hot cooked brown rice:

- Toasted pecans and raisins or dried cranberries

- Chopped sun-dried tomatoes, black olives and fresh basil

- Sliced red and yellow bell peppers, toasted pine nuts and crumbled feta cheese

- Sauteed mushrooms, shallots and grated Asiago cheese

- Diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro and diced green chiles

- Fresh green beans sautéed in butter and toasted sliced almonds

- Mandarin orange slices and sliced green onions

Make a warm or chilled brown rice salad by combining brown rice with one of the selections above (or one of your own), and a splash of vinaigrette dressing. Serve warm, or chill if desired. Here are some 'thought starters' for easy change-of-pace ideas to add interest to any meal.

Source: USA Rice Federation