Red Rice

For those who like rice in their diets, brown rice, like all whole grains including whole wheat, quinoa and oats, are great for eye health because of their low glycemic content, compared to white rice or pasta. Brown rice also has Vitamin E, zinc and niacin, all associated with better vision and aid with aging macular degeneration because they’re powerful antioxidants.

It’s easy to substitute brown for white rice for an easy healthy eating change. But if you like teriyaki, consider a salmon rice bowl…using brown rice.

If you want things a bit spicier, here’s a recipient for Red Rice with Spice.   Try it by itself, or if you like chicken, cut up boneless chicken breast pieces in the mix.  Filled with those colored vegetables that also add to good eye health.

Red Rice and Spice

1 Cup brown rice

1 can (2 cups) chicken broth, better yet, homemade

1 Cup water

½ Cup tomato sauce

1 T. olive oil

1 onion, chopped.

3 garlic cloves, chopped.

1 large green pepper, cut into bitesize pieces.

1 large red pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces.

1 1/ teas. Paprika

¼ teas. Cayenne, or more or less to taste

1 ½ teas. Oregano

1 Cup frozen peas

1 1/2 teas. oregano

If you’re adding chicken, about 12 oz., cut into bite sized pieces.

Pepper to taste

Cook rice in 1 Cup of broth and 4 oz. tomato sauce until soft and tender…40-minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent

Add chicken, peppers, spices to skillet; add 1/3 Cup broth, cover and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Stir in cooked rice, adding more chicken broth as needed.

Stir in peas and cook until peas are re heated through.

Enjoy! Serve with a fruit salad, great to offer a contrasting and cooling taste.

Other eye healthy meals found here