Health Nut Brown Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain brown rice
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup zucchini, shredded
• 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced or 1 tablespoon dired parsley flakes

Directions

1. 1

   Add the rice to the broth, bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat, cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and cook for 50 minutes.

3. 3

   Allow the rice to sit covered for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   When the rice is almost done, cook the carrot and zucchini in olive oil for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add sunflower kernnels, almonds and pepper flakes.

6. 6

   Cook over medium-high heat until the almonds are browned.

7. 7

   Add rice and parsley; stir until heated.