Fruited Brown Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
  • 2/3 cup halved seedless red or green grapes
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Combine rice, grapes, and pecans in a medium bowl. Stir in vinegar and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 24 hours, if desired.
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Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

556 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 44.6g 57% DV
Carbs 40.3g 15% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9757.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 565mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 3mg 3% DV
Calcium 147.3mg 11% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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