Brown Rice is a Whole-Grain, No-Brainer Feeding Food

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Recipe

Brown rice is unprocessed rice and a complex carbohydrate providing you with an energy boost as well as a lactation bump.  Recent research suggests that eating brown rice increases serotonin levels, which in turn, stimulates prolactin—a key hormone in lactation.

In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, here’s a tasty twist on brown rice to be served at any celebration. 

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Ingredients:

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1 Tbsp oil

1 medium onion, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

Kosher salt

1 cup brown rice

2 cups chicken broth

2 limes

½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions:

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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and season generously with Kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic. Cook for 1 additional minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Reduce the heat to low and add rice. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. 

Add broth, the zest and juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of salt. Raise heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. 

Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is done as per the directions on your bag of rice.

Once liquid is completely evaporated and rice is cooked, fluff rice with a fork and stir in cilantro. Taste and add the juice of the second lime.