Spanish Rice Seasoning
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Take your rice game up a level. Also known as “Mexican rice,” this is a flavourful pilaf with southwestern flavours. Serve as a side dish or use to fill tacos, burritos, and rice bowls. Streamline cooking and dirty dishes: mix, cook, and serve from the Multipurpose Steamer—our most popular piece of microwave cookware!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Use as filling for 2 taco shells or 1 large tortilla with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein and 1 cup sliced veggies.
Ingredients
1 pkgSpanish Rice Seasoning (Pack of 3)
4–4 1⁄4 cups hot water
1 1⁄2 cups long grain rice
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
Topping (optional): chopped cilantro
Preparation
In Multipurpose Steamer, combine seasoning, 4 1⁄4 cups water, rice, oil, and tomato paste. Cover and microwave on high 16–18 min, until rice is tender. Or, heat oil in Sauté Pan over high heat. Add seasoning, 4 cups water, rice, and tomato paste; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15–20 min, or until rice is tender.
Top with cilantro, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (½ cup): Calories 110, Fat 1.5 g (Saturated 0.2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 3 g.
Tips
For a full serving of carbs, eat 2 portions of rice. Stir cooked protein (like shrimp or shredded chicken) and sliced veggies into the rice near the end of the cooking time.
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Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups mixed greens and 1⁄2 cup rice.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 2 breasts
1 tbspFajita SeasoningorTaco Seasoning
1 tbsp coconut or olive oil, divided
1 pkgEnchilada Seasoning (Pack of 3) orSpanish Rice Seasoning (Pack of 3)
1 1⁄2 cups water
3 tbsp tomato paste
1⁄2 lime
1⁄4 cup whipping cream
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1⁄4 cup mixed pitted olives
1⁄4 cup grated cheddar cheese
Toppings (optional): sliced avocado, sliced green onions
Preparation
To thinly slice chicken, place one hand on one breast and press down firmly. Curve fingers up slightly for safety. Carefully slice meat horizontally. Repeat with remaining chicken. You should have four pieces in total. Season chicken with Fajita Seasoning.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; cook 4–5 min per side until golden brown.
In 4-Cup Prep Bowl, whisk Enchilada Seasoning with water and tomato paste. Microwave, uncovered, on high, 2 min or until thickened.
Using 2-in-1 Citrus Press, squeeze in juice from lime; whisk in remaining 1 tsp oil.
Add sauce to skillet; stir in cream, tomatoes, and olives. Simmer 5 min to allow the flavours to blend. Sprinkle with cheese and, broil to melt, if desired. Serve with toppings, if using.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 320, Fat 16 g (Saturated 9 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g (Fibre 3 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 27 g.
Tips
Swap cheddar for crumbled feta cheese.
Dress it up with tiny avocado rosettes. Cut avocado in half lengthwise. Remove pit; peel or scoop out flesh. Place halves, cut sides down, on cutting board. Working with one half at a time, thinly slice cross-wise; gently push/fan slices into a long diagonal line. Roll into small spirals, curling a few slices to make tiny rosettes. Douse with lemon or lime juice and add pinches of Guacamole Dip Mix.
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Potatoes bravas is what happens when crispy potatoes meet tangy, spicy tomato sauce. It's a staple dish at tapas bars, but easier (and less oily) to make at home with time-saving microwave cookware (hello, Steamers). Keep the potato skins on to bump up the fibre content—about half of a potato's fibre content is from the skin. Pro tip: don't skip the Roasted Garlic Aioli for dunking!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein and 2 cups leafy greens with 1 tbsp Epicure Dressing.
Ingredients
6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
1 pkgSpanish Rice Seasoning (Pack of 3)orTaco Seasoning (Pack of 3)
1 1⁄2 cups water
2 tbsp tomato paste
1⁄2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Topping (optional): prepared Roasted Garlic Aioli
Preparation
Chop unpeeled potatoes, then place in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover and microwave on high for 12–14 min, or until fork tender.
Meanwhile, combine seasoning, water, tomato paste, and vinegar in Wok set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low so mixture is simmering.
Add potatoes to pan and toss with sauce. Simmer until sauce is thickened and potatoes are coated, about 2 min.
Serve with a dollop of aioli, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 200, Fat 0.5 g (Saturated 0.1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g (Fibre 6 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 6 g.
Tips
Make supreme-style potatoes bravas by topping with leftover Chicken Barbacoa, Rotisserie Chicken, or diced ham. Or, top with a fried egg for a hearty breakfast.
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This chicken and rice dish is a celebration of bold flavours and warming spices with mild heat. Topped with heart-healthy avocado, this easy, budget-friendly meal makes any weeknight dinner cozy.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
This is a perfectly balanced plate.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
2 bell peppers
1 1⁄2 avocados
1 1⁄2 lbs (675 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups frozen peas
1 pkgSpanish Rice Seasoning (Pack of 3)orTaco Seasoning (Pack of 3)
2 tbsp tomato paste
Preparation
In Multipurpose Steamer, combine rice and water. Top with tray; microwave, uncovered, on high for about 16–18 min, or until tender.
Meanwhile, dice bell peppers and avocados. Cube chicken into 2" pieces.
Heat oil in Sauté Pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 7–8 min, stirring often, until cooked through. Add peppers, peas, seasoning, and tomato paste; stir-fry until tender crisp, about 3–5 min.
When rice is cooked, add to the pan; stir to combine. Divide into 6 bowls and top with diced avocado.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 500, Fat 21 g (Saturated 3 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g (Fibre 4 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 27 g.
Tips
Swap any of your favourite frozen veggies for peas.
