DMochelle Fashions Magazine
September/October 2017
Eating Healthy
Ingredients:
1 cup basmati brown rice
1 tablespoon coconut oil or oil of
choice
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and
grated
1 teaspoon turmeric, peeled and
grated*
¾ teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup dried cranberries
For serving:
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup pine nuts
Directions:
1. Pour the dry rice into a bowl and cover with cool water. Soak for 15
minutes, then drain.
2. While rice is soaking, put on a kettle of water and bring to a full boil.
3. Add the coconut oil, garlic, and ginger to a medium-sized pot and heat to
medium. Sauté until very fragrant, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the rice, turmeric and salt, and sauté an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add 2 cups of boiling water, reduce heat and simmer, covered until water is
absorbed, about 30 to 35 minutes.
6. A few minutes before rice is finished cooking, stir the fresh lemon juice and
dried cranberries into the rice. Re-place the cover and continue to cook.
7. Serve with fresh cilantro and pine nuts alongside your favorite main dish.
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