Rice is quick and easy to cook, and it fills bellies fast.
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Better yet, it’s an affordable, nutritious pantry staple that can be used in lots of different ways. So if you find yourself wondering what you can make for dinner, we have three quick and easy ways you can jazz up some rice to fill the dinner plates.
Rice recipes
Dietitian and SunRice health and wellness ambassador Lyndi Cohen has developed different foods you can pair with rice to make a nutritious meal in minutes, keeping time, cost and cooking to a minimum.
1. Midweek stir-fry
Rice + chicken mince + stir-fry vegetable mix + stir-fry sauce + cashew nuts
“The trick to midweek meals is using products that make cooking quick and easy. Using chicken mince in a stir-fry is another affordable option. I also find that mince holds onto the flavour better than stir-fry strips and also tastes better after being reheated.”
2. Healthy fried rice
Rice + egg + Frozen peas, corn, carrot mix + fish sauce + lime juice
“Fried rice can be made seriously healthy and quickly when you use brown rice and add in vegetables like frozen peas, corn and carrot mix. Throw in a free-range egg for a healthy source of protein and finish with flavour boosters for a really affordable meal the whole family will enjoy.”
3. Mexican rice tacos
Rice + refried beans + tortillas + tomato salsa + guacamole
“This dish is an incredibly quick and healthy meal for anyone, but it’s an especially smart choice if you’re vegetarian or vegan. Combining rice and beans together helps you get a wonderful balance of protein, including all the essential amino acids.”
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