I like to be creative and try some different things out. Instead of just having plain rice as a side dish, I decided to make rice that had a little more flavor. I also used Forbidden Rice which is a black rice.
1 Cup Forbidden Rice (You can use brown rice)
2 Cups of water
1 Orange
1 Tomato
1/2 Red Onion
1/2 Green Pepper
Several Leaves of Fresh Basil
Put water and rice in a pot
Cover and bring to a boil
Lower heat and cook for 30 minutes
Peel Orange and cut up into bite size pieces
Cut up Tomato into bite size pieces
Cut up Onion into small pieces
Cut up Pepper into small pieces
Cut up Basil
When rice is done remove from heat and strain any excess water
Add orange, tomato, onion, pepper and basil
Health Benefits
Forbidden Rice –
Great source of carbohydrates
Contains Fiber
Contains Antioxidants
Oranges
High in Vitamin C and Flavonoids
Contains Fiber
Fights Cancer (Keep the white part on it)
Lowers Cholesterol Production
Reduces Risk of Heart Disease
Great for the Immune System
Lowers High Blood Pressure
Reduces Risk of Kidney Stones
Protects Against Viruses
Tomatoes
Contains Antioxidants
Anti-Inflammatory
High in Vitamin C and Beta-carotene
Reduces Risk of Heart Disease
Fights Cancer
Great for bones
Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s
Green Peppers
High in Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Contains Antioxidants
Contains Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Fights Cancer
Reduces Blood Sugar
May Reduce Risk of Cancer
Red Onions
Contains Antioxidants
Anti-Fungal
Anti-Bacterial
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Cancer
Fights Free Radicals
Fights Colds
Reduces High Blood Pressure
Low Glycemic – Suppresses Blood Sugar Spikes
Basil
Great Source of Iron
Contains Antioxidants
Anti-Bacterial
Anti-Inflammatory
Protects Against Free Radicals
Great for the Eyes
Supports Blood Pressure
Anti-Aging Properties
Good for Bones
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