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Rice Bowl Breakfast with Fruit and Nuts

Rice Bowl Breakfast with Fruit and Nuts

13 Ratings
13 Ratings
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Rice Bowl Breakfast with Fruit and Nuts
Makes: 2 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

The sweet and savory combination of ingredients in this rice bowl makes it a great start to your day. Rice, fruit, and nuts come together to create a nutritious, filling breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup nonfat (skim) milk (or 1% milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped fruit (try a mixture - apples, bananas, raisins, berries, peaches)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (try walnuts or almonds)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine cooked rice, milk and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds. Stir and heat for another 45 to 60 seconds, or until rice mixture is heated through.
  3. Divide rice mixture between two bowls. Top with fruit and nuts. Serve warm.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Use any combination of fresh, canned, frozen, and dried fruit in this recipe.
  • You can use any leftover cooked grain in this recipe. Try white or wild rice, quinoa, barley, or oatmeal.
  • Skim milk, apples, and walnuts were used for nutrition and cost analysis.
  • Learn more about fruits and what's in season now.
Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 203
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 31 mg
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 101 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 234 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 203
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.6 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 1 mg
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 101 mg
Potassium 234 mg
Sodium 31 mg
Copper 223 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 62 mg
Phosphorus 172 mg
Selenium 12 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 39 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mg
Vitamin C 3 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Folate 15 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 23 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups

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