Easy Healthy Recipe for Kids: How to Make Brown Rice Pilaf for Children - Weelicious

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing a neutral flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are a cost-effective herb alternative.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper is less expensive and has a similar texture.

Put 1 cup of brown rice into a pot.

Gently pour in 1.25 cups of low sodium chicken stock.

Add 1 cup of water to the pot.

Pour in 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid.

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 40 minutes.

Soak 0.25 cup of arame seaweed in hot water for 10-15 minutes until softened.

After 40 minutes, add the soaked arame seaweed to the rice.

Add 0.5 cup of frozen shelled edamame to the pot.

Cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.

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