Crunchy water chestnuts and red bell pepper stirred into nutty brown rice is the perfect accompaniment for grilled teriyaki-marinated pork chops.

Makes 2 servings, about 2/3 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

7/8 cup water or broth
1/3 cup brown rice
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
Splash of reduced-sodium soy sauce
Splash of toasted sesame oil

Bring water (or broth, rice and ginger to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in bell pepper, water chestnuts, soy sauce and oil.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 130 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 26 mg sodium; 145 mg potassium.

2 Carbohydrate Servings