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8 nutritious brown rice recipes

Feed your family some whole-grain goodness at snack time or dinner with one of these delicious choices.

By Alex Mlynek
8 nutritious brown rice recipes

8 nutritious brown rice recipes

Nutritious and delicious

A fantastic source of manganese and a good source of magnesium, both essential minerals, as a whole grain, brown rice is digested slowly, so your family will stay full longer. Plus, eating whole grains like brown rice is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Now that you know more about how amazingly healthy it is, check out these delicious main, side and snack recipes!

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Broccoli and Bacon Fried Rice

With bacon on board, what's not to like about this simple dish? It whips up in under 30 minutes and packs away nicely for leftovers the next day. Cold rice in a bento box is alright. Get the recipe: Broccoli and Bacon Fried Rice

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Lovely Lentils with Brown Rice

Start your baby's eating habits off right with this versatile recipe that can be adapted for every member of your family.

Get the recipe here: Lovely Lentils with Brown Rice>

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Chicken, Brown Rice and Black Bean Burritos

Talk about healthy, with this dish you've got the goodness of brown rice, the protein power of black beans and the kid-friendly appeal of chicken.

Get the recipe here: Chicken, Brown Rice and Black Bean Burritos>

8 nutritious brown rice recipes

Organic Rice Crisp Surprise Squares

A sweet snack that is free of refined sugars with the whole-grain power of brown rice crisps and nutrient-rich pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

Get the recipe here: Organic Rice Crisp Surprise Squares>

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Chunky Chicken and Rice Soup

A comforting dish that is an easy way to introduce brown rice to your family.

Get the recipe here: Chunky Chicken and Rice Soup>

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Express Chili

Brown rice pairs with this quick chili to create a delicious dinner everyone will love.

Get the recipe here: Express Chili>

8 nutritious brown rice recipes

Bugs Bunny Brown Rice

This tasty side dish would pair well with Hoisin-Glazed Salmon.

Get the recipe here: Bugs Bunny Brown Rice>

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Kids' Kedgeree

Kedgeree is an English dish that's inspired by Indian flavours. Our version can be served as a main or side dish and is mild enough for little palates.

Get the recipe here: Kids' Kedgeree>

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Fast and easy recipes!

This article was originally published on Apr 02, 2014

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