Fun foody fact: When eating a dish high in cholesterol such as a seafood or beef it's important not to mix it with a white starchy side such as a white bread or white potato. The sugars in the white starchy sides, solidifies cholesterol and will store all the nutrients from the beef or seafood instantly into fat. Brown rice pilaf is a great substitute over those mashed potatoes or big hunk of Italian bread. Enjoy!
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
feta cheese
pinch of salt salt
pinch of ground pepper
Heat oil in medium saucepan, add onion, bell pepper and mushrooms. Cook for three minutes then add water, dried seasonings and rice. Bring to a boil then, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 45-50 minutes until all water is absorbed and rice is tender. Add spinach and fluff with a fork until spinach is just about wilted. Salt and pepper to taste and top with fresh chopped basil.
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