This Fried Rice recipe is made with brown rice, which is significantly more nutritionally dense than white rice. It is the use of brown rice that gives this recipe its firmer texture and subtle nutty flavor.
Here are three delicious and nutritious rice recipes for weight loss.
Ground Turkey And Rice Recipe
260 calories (1 serving) 
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces lean turkey ground
- 1/4 can drained beans
- 1/4 cup sauce tomato
- 1/8 teaspoon ground chili pepper
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown rice, cooked per package directions
- 1/8 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
Preparation
Using a big saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and continue to cook at the lowest possible bubble until the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside for 10 minutes, covered.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, sauté the ground turkey until it is cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks, stirring frequently.
Combine the beans, salsa, seasonings, and cooked rice in a large mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to simmer until it is hot and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Allow the cheese to melt before serving. Serve.
Enjoy!
Sausage Chicken And Rice Recipe
220 calories (1 serving) 
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
- 3/4 cup chicken broth with reduced sodium
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 lbs sausage de pâté de pâté de pâ
- 1/4 cup white onion, chopped
- 1/8 cup celery, chopped
- 1/8 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/8 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon ground chili pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon sodium chloride
Preparation
In a large saucepan, bring the rice and the broth to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and continue to cook at the lowest possible bubble until the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside for 10 minutes, covered.
Over medium heat, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Sausage should be added at this point and should be cooked while stirring constantly until it begins to brown for about 5 minutes. Drain any excess oil with kitchen paper, then add a small amount of oil and the onion, celery, green, and red bell pepper as well as the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes more. Cook for 1 minute more after adding the thyme, chili powder, and salt, as well as the cooked rice and sausages.
Turkey Sausage And Rice Recipe
260 calories (1 serving)
Ingredients
- 3 ounces turkey sausage, reduced fat, low sodium
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1/8 cup chopped red onion
- 1/8 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup chicken broth, reduced in sodium 58g
- 1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
Preparation
In a large saucepan, bring the rice and the broth to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and continue to cook at the lowest possible bubble until the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside for 10 minutes, covered. If the rice is not tender but there is no liquid left, add an additional 1/4 cup of broth until the rice is tender.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Sausage should be added and cooked until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes, then remove the oil with kitchen paper and add a little oil and garlic, onion, pepper, and broccoli. Cook until the broccoli is wilted, about 5 minutes. To finish cooking, simmer just until the peppers and onion are starting to soften, then add the cooked rice and sausages and cook for 1 minute before serving.