PantryPic #386: Brown Rice

-Organic Brown Rice.
-Healthier option than White Rice considering a higher fiber content,
more minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals.
-Also, Brown Rice does not generate as large a spike in blood sugar levels.
-When possible, choose Brown Rice from California, India, or Pakistan
(due to less inorganic arsenic content).
-Wild Rice and Black Rice may offer even more antioxidant content.

-A healthier gluten-free carb option to use in moderation.
-Rice can also be soaked for 8-12hrs in warm water (w/ a splash of apple cider vinegar)
to improve nutrient profile and ease digestion.
-Sprouted Rice also sold in stores
(recommend Basmati Sprouted Brown Rice / Germinated Brown Rice).
-Cooking in extra water can also lower arsenic content.
-Serve hot or cold as a side dish, in a salad, in soups, or even for a Rice Pudding Dessert!
-Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dark, dry place to last for 6+ months
(or even longer in fridge or freezer).

Scott’s Super Stir-Fry (click for recipe)
Coconut Brown Rice Pudding (click for recipe)
Crock Pot Chicken and Sweet Potatoes (click for recipe)