Spanish Brown Rice

1 cup brown rice
2 1/2 cups warm water
1 chicken bullion cube
1 1/2 roma tomatoes
1 cup white onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp olive oil

In blender combine water, bullion, tomato, onion and garlic and liquify. Brown rice with oil in large sauce pan. Add liquid to rice and cover, cook on medium for 20-30 minutes. I got this recipe from a friend who uses Jasmine rice, but I wanted to try brown because it's lower carb and healthier for ya.

Veggie rice bowl with Ginger sauce

1 Cup cooked brown rice

1 large zucchini
10 white mushroom slices
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
pinch of garlic paste
Sautee all ingredients above

For ginger sauce:
1 yellow onion
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger or ginger paste
1/4 Cup lemon juice
1/2 Cup white vinegar
1 Cup soy sauce
blend above ingredients in food processor til smooth

layer rice, veggies and sauce (however much you prefer) and serve! I like to keep cooked brown rice in the fridge so I can make different simple meals throughout the week.

Chicken burrito bowl

1 chicken breast
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
3 tbsp habanero salsa
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp daisy light sour cream
1 Roma tomato
1/2 avocado
1 green onion
1 tbsp cilantro
1 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp cilantro paste

Preheat oven to 400 and spread garlic and cilantro paste over chicken. Bake for 25 min, meanwhile chop all veggies and cook brown rice. When rice is done add salsa, sour cream and lime juice and mix well. Pull chicken out of oven and dice, add to rice mixture. Top with veggies and cheese. Stir and serve!