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Brown Rice Veggie Bowls

September 27, 2023 General /FamilyRecipes

Brown rice is a great alternative to white rice. It’s packed with fiber and helps keep your heart healthy. If your child is used to seeing white rice on the dinner table, they may be surprised with the brown-colored rice, but this Brown Rice Veggie Bowl recipe can make it fun! With so many colors in this dish—green snow peas, orange carrots, and yellow eggs—you can have lots of fun naming the colors and tasting each one … including the brown rice!

Brown Rice Veggie Bowls

MAKES 3 TO 4 SERVINGS

  • 1 cup instant brown rice
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 4 ounces snow pea pods, trimmed and cut diagonally into 4 to 5 pieces each, (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup matchstick or shredded carrots
  • 3 green onions, root ends removed, white and light green parts thinly sliced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3 tablespoons light teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts, optional
  • Cook rice according to package directions. (You’ll end up with about 2 cups cooked rice.) While rice cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add snow peas, carrots, and green onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 5 minutes.
  • Place eggs and water in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Add to skillet and scramble until eggs are set, 1 minute. Stir in cooked rice, teriyaki sauce, and cilantro as desired. Reduce heat to low and warm through, stirring, about 1 more minute.
  • Serve in bowls and top with peanuts as desired.

TIP: For more protein, top with chopped cooked chicken, beans, or cooked tofu.

Nutrition Information per Serving (about 1 cup): 200 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated, 0.2g omega-3), 350mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 8g protein, 140% vitamin A, 45% vitamin C, 10% iron

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position