Seasoned rice mix

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked instant brown rice
• 2 tablespoons chicken-flavored, low-sodium bouillon granules
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1/2 cup dried vegetable flakes
• 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Combine rice, bouillon, dried parsley, dried vegetable flakes, rosemary, marjoram, garlic powder and pepper in a medium bowl.

Mix well and store in an airtight container.

Makes almost 5 cups of dry mix.

To make the seasoned rice:

In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.

Stir the seasoned rice to mix ingredients evenly.

Then add 1 cup of rice mix to the boiling water. Return water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir. Cover and let the rice stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Serving Information

Serves 2

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 193
Total carbohydrate: 40 g
Cholesterol: 0 g
Dietary fiber: 2.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Protein: 4 g
Saturated fat: Trace
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Sodium: 16 mg
Total fat: 1.5 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Grains and grain products: 1

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates: 2