White and red rice with vegetables
White rice is a staple food in many cultures, appreciated for its versatility and ability to accompany a variety of dishes. It's milled and polished, which removes the husk, bran, and germ. This process gives white rice a longer shelf life and alters its texture and flavor, but it also strips away many nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Because of this, white rice has a higher glycemic index, which can cause quicker spikes in blood sugar levels, making it less suitable for people with diabetes.On the other hand, red rice is a type of whole grain that retains its bran and germ, and therefore, maintains its nutrients. Its reddish hue comes from the presence of anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants. Red rice is packed with fiber, vitamins such as B vitamins, and minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc, contributing to a healthier digestion, better blood sugar control, and overall more substantial nutritional benefits compared to white rice. Red rice also tends to have a nuttier flavor and chewier texture.When both white and red rice are served with vegetables, the dish's nutritional profile is enhanced, especially when incorporating a colorful mix of vegetables. The added vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber, all of which contribute to a balanced meal. With red rice and vegetables, you get the added benefit of antioxidants and a lower glycemic index, which is helpful for maintaining steady blood sugar levels. This combination makes for a hearty, satisfying meal that not only pleases the palate but also offers numerous health benefits.
Equipment
- 1 deep pan
Ingredients
- 150 g of white rice
- 50 g of red rice
- 200 g carrots – about 3 pcs.
- 250 g zucchini – 1 pc.
- 150 g mushrooms
- 150 g of frozen corn
- 4 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1 tbsp curry
- 1/2 k. l. granulated garlic black, salt
Instructions
- Red rice soak for a few hours. Then we cook it with the white one.
- You can soak it in the morning and prepare it for dinner, but if you do not have the opportunity, first cook for about 30 minutes the red rice, then add the white.
- We wash it well with lukewarm water to stop its cooking and let it drain well. In 1 tbsp of fat, smell the carrots for 2-3 minutes, then take them out of the container. Add 1 tbsp of fat, stew the courgettes for 2-3 minutes.
- Again, put 1 tbsp of fat, fry the curry, add the mushrooms and the corn. After choking, we return all the other vegetables, put salt, garlic and black pepper and mix well. In a deep pan, add 1 tbsp of fat, add the squeezed rice, stir several times, then add the vegetables.
- It is. It is believed that red rice cleanses the blood and is applied in diets for complete cleansing of the body and cleansing of fats. Contains 8 valuable amino acids for the human body, B vitamins (B1, B2, B3 and B6), calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iodine and iron. Suitable for diabetics, because it normalizes blood sugar levels.