4 Brown Rice

This nutritious, low-GI staple not only tastes great, it wards off hunger pangs for longer.

CARROT & SPINACH PILAF

PREP + COOK TIME 45 MINUTES SERVES 2

Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; cook 6 halved baby carrots for 5 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan. Cook ½ finely chopped small brown onion in the same pan, stirring, for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in ¾ cup Doongara Low GI Brown Rice and 1½ cups water; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until rice is tender, returning carrots to pan for the final 10 minutes of cooking time. Stir in 40g baby spinach leaves and 1 tablespoon small fresh mint leaves to serve.

GREEK BROWN RICE SALAD

PREP + COOK TIME 50 MINUTES SERVES 2