How to add Brown Rice to the menu

Jan 19
Posted by: Under: Gluten Free Side dishes, Other Recipes

Since we’re being all healthy ‘n stuff, we’re trying to get in a little more whole grains into our diet. And we’re the kids aren’t so fond of plain brown rice. It isn’t like white rice – you can’t just eat it out of the pot, and enjoy it. So here’s some tips to get ya started – and PLEASE add your own in the comments so we can all see what works!

  • I started adding a small bit of brown rice to our white rice (cooked it like white rice except for longer)
  • We let the kids put ketchup on it – doesn’t everything taste better with ketchup?
  • I’ve started cooking our rice (about 75% brown now)in chicken bouillon, and a couple tablespoons of margarine.
  • Serve the rice with a sauce that covers it.  Brown/white rice just doesn’t cut it as a stand alone side dish around here like Sweet & Sour or Italian Tomato
  • Cook the rice in with the meat in casserole type or slow cooker dishes like easy pork tenderloin or Creamy Comfort Casserole

That’s all I got!  Do you have the magic formula to get these kids to eat brown rice?

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“Fried Chicken” (turkey)

Oct 05
Posted by: Under: Gluten Free Main Meals with Poultry

So, here’s my first heart-healthy recipe from Strawberries. The wheat-ish version was from SparkPeople.com and with a few adaptations, voila!

  • 4x 4oz turkey cutlets.  Ours were pounded fairly flat and were the size of a man’s palm.
  • 1.5 cups of gluten free corn flakes cereal (we used organic, fruit-juice-sweetened corn flakes)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute or egg whites
  • 1.5 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions:

1.  Place corn flakes into large bag, and roll with rolling pin to crush finely.  Add salt and pepper to the bag.

2.  Add oil to skillet, over med heat.

3.  Pour eggs into shallow bowl, and corn flakes into another.

4.  Dredge cutlets in egg, then corn flakes, and place in hot oil.

5.  Cook 3-5 minutes each side until done.

Weight Watchers Points per cutlet:  4

Nutritional Info here.

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