Better than Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice

Growing up as Asian Canadian, we always had jasmine rice with every meal. Rice is great but it can get a bit boring. I love the firmer, dryer texture of long grain and wild rice. It's chewier, higher in protein, and antioxidants than regular rice. A whole grain, long-grain, and wild rice is better for your heart health and can lower your risk of diabetes. Here's a simple recipe for a delicious side dish, perfect for roasted chicken or fish. Give this easy recipe a try. 

Uncle Ben's Copycat Long Grain and Wild Rice

total cooking time: 25 mins serves 3-4

original recipe by Lakeside Living

 

ingredients

• 2 cups of long grain and wild rice blend (Floating Leaf Wild Blend)
• 1 cup of chicken stock
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 small carrot minced
• 1 garlic minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp onion salt
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• water (as recommended by rice cooking directions reduced by 1 cup)

directions

1. in a pot combine chicken stock, tomato sauce, carrot, garlic, cumin, onion salt, and smoked paprika
2. add rinsed rice, and 3 1/2 cup of water (or what's recommended for your type of rice)
3. bring to a boil
4. over tightly, and reduce to a low simmer for 25 mins
5. remove from heat and let it stand for 5 minutes with the lid
6. fluff with a fork and serve
7. enjoy!

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xx LL