Easy Wakame Brown Rice

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I threw this together in a hurry one day and loved the way it came out. It's simple, wholesome, and that little bit different. You can get dried wakame seaweed in health food or Asian specialty stores. Serve warm or cold.

2
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups water

  • 1 cup brown rice

  • 1 tablespoon butter (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon salt (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon dried wakame seaweed flakes

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Bring water, brown rice, butter, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 45 to 50 minutes.

  2. Soak wakame in 2 cups of water for 5 minutes; drain in a mesh strainer. Scoop rice into a bowl, and gently fold in wakame, avocado, and sesame seeds. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

287 Calories
12g Fat
41g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 626mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 5mg 26%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 382mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.