Creamy Brown Rice with Bacon and Corn

Creamy Brown Rice with Bacon, Corn and Yellow Squash – easy and delicious healthy side dish.

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Brown rice is a staple in our house and I often serve it alongside various stir-fries including Sesame Chicken and Green Beans,  Ground Turkey Stir Fry, or Beef and Broccoli. A great source of whole grains, it provides numerous health benefits. Here are a few of my favorite:

  • Excellent source of fiber helping to keep you fuller, longer.
  • Great source of selenium, a mineral that has been proven to reduce your risk of colon cancer.
  • Helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
  • Contain lignans, a type of phytonutrient that helps lower risk of heart disease, breast cancer and other hormone-related cancers.

In honor of late Summer corn season, I decided to try something different and create this delicious and easy take on brown rice. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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Creamy Brown Rice with Bacon and Corn

Creamy Brown Rice with Bacon and Corn

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Creamy Brown Rice with Bacon, Corn and Yellow Squash – easy and delicious healthy side dish.
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
TOTAL: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

  • 2 slices bacon (cut in pieces)
  • 1 c onion (chopped)
  • 1 ear corn (kernels removed)
  • 1 yellow squash (chopped)
  • 1 c brown rice
  • 1 ¾ c water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 tbs lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sauce pot, brown bacon pieces over medium-high heat until crisp. (Tip: Use scissors to cut bacon right into the pan!)
  • Remove bacon from pan and set aside, removing all but 1 tbs of bacon fat.
  • Add chopped onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add corn, squash and rice and cook additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in water, salt and pepper then stir well.
  • Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cook with lid on for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork then add lemon juice and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 40.9gProtein: 5.9gFat: 3.4gSaturated Fat: 0.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.8gCholesterol: 4mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 3g

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