Over 30 years ago, Congress deemed September as National Rice Month to encourage more people to have rice in their diet. According to USARICE.com, there are 15 essential vitamins and mineral in whole grain rice. Half of your grains should be whole grain, which provides more fiber, helps lower blood pressure and keeps you full longer so you consume lower amounts of food.
Did you also know, that we have a rice farm right here in McDowell County? Lee's Fortune Farm is at several different tailgate markets and offers several other fruits and vegetables, as well as classes, workshops, guided tours, hands on activities and school field trips! Visit this website for more information
Enchilada Rice
Ingredients
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef (or other ground meat)
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped, or 1 Tbsp onion powder)
- 1 can whole corn, low-sodium (15.2 ounce, or any low-sodium canned vegetable, drained)
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (dry, or dry enchilada sauce)
- 2 cups brown rice, cooked
- 1/2 cup cheese (grated)
- mushrooms, olives or any favorite vegetable (1/2 cup sliced, optional)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cook meat and onion until onion juices are clear.
- Drain juice and fat from cooked meat and onions.
- Add corn, taco seasoning, and rice.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add grated cheese to top; cover and let set for 5 minutes.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
