Recipe: Whole-Grain Mexican Pilaf
Bring a more substantial side to the dinner table. This Mexican inspired pilaf is a great source of vitamin C, and the whole grains will help you feel full.
Like the taste of salsa but want it with something more substantial than chips? Try mixing it in with these great grains as a side dish. The tomatoes in the salsa are a great source of vitamin C and beta carotene, and the whole grains will keep you feeling full.
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1/3 cup quick cooking brown rice (ready in 10 minutes variety)
1/3 cup quick cooking barley
1/3 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup salsa
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
Makes 3 servings.
Each serving: 1 cup
Calories: 210
Total fat: 2g
Saturated fat: 0g
Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 710mg
Total Carbohydrate: 41g
Fiber: 5g
Sugars: g
Protein: 5g
Recipe provided by Digestive Disease Health Team Dietitians