Can't give up Rice??? Why should you

If your like me and many others out there who have been raised on traditional rice recipes then asking to give up such a delicious thing is farfetched. Instead of giving up what you love, simply change the traditional white rice to brown rice and you have made a huge difference in caloric and carbohydrate intake.

Here is a recipe given to me by one of my client and I'm going to it with you.

• Chicken and herbs soup
• Ingredients:
•  1/4 cup brown rice
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped mushroom (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped broccoli
• 1/4 cup of baby carrots
• 2 cups of chicken broth (low fat)
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• 1 garlic clove chopped
• 2 tsp basil
• 1 cup of water
• Directions:
• Prepare the rice to a boil (7-10min). Once ready add garlic and spices while simmering for 3-4min.
• Using a separate pot heat the water and broth over medium heat. Once boiled add veggies and chicken.
•  For 6-8min simmer until they are cooked.
• Combine dishes - Enjoy!

NUTRITION FACTS:

• Calories: 125 cal/serving -- 5 servings
• Fat:1.8g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Protein:15.3g