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SEPTEMBER WELLNESS CHALLENGE
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Hello and Happy Wellness Wednesday!
I’d like to share this mushroom, kale and roasted chickpea rice bowl recipe with you all this week. If you’re anything like me this doesn’t really sound like something I’d be excited to make. Don’t get me wrong, I love mushrooms, chickpeas and rice but I have to admit that the kale has me thinking unenthusiastically about this dish as a whole. My two older sons would likely love it but I have a feeling both would tell me to add steak to it haha! This one-dish meal is loaded with nutrients so I’m willing to give it a try. Also, the kale is cooked so that seems like a reasonable way to sneak in some greens.
Rice, particularly white rice, is a staple in many diets. It’s filling, inexpensive and has a great mild taste which is a nice addition to dishes that are already chock full of flavor. However, white rice may not be appropriate for everyone’s dietary needs. People that are trying to eat fewer carbs or calories may be looking for an alternative to traditional white rice. Healthier alternatives could include brown rice, quinoa, riced cauliflower or barley.
Quinoa has a grain like taste, is gluten free and is much higher in protein than rice. Brown rice is a whole grain rice that has the inedible outer hull removed. It is thought to help lower cholesterol as well as aid in digestive tract health. Riced cauliflower is an excellent low carb and low calorie alternative to white rice. It has a mild flavor and has a texture similar to white rice. Barley is a grain similar to wheat. It looks like oats (think oatmeal) and has a chewy texture. It is similar calorie to calorie as rice but provides a bit more protein and fiber.
Let me know if anyone makes this recipe and if you used any rice substitute that you really liked!
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Take care and stay tuned for another Wellness Wednesday coming next week!
Erica Stoeger, APNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
HASD Health and Wellness Center
106 N. Olk Street
Hortonville, WI 54944
920-779-7953
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