Say ciao bella to this straight off the trattoria menu herby risotto-style bowl. Brown rice with creamy kabocha squash, leeks, and garlic provide the base, while asparagus, peas, and sunflower seeds add fresh textures and color to round out this high-fiber dish. Buon appetito.
Ingredients: Organic brown rice, organic kabocha squash puree, organic asparagus, organic spinach, organic butternut squash, water, organic green peas, organic leeks, organic sunflower seeds, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic apple cider vinegar, himalayan pink salt, organic garlic puree, nutritional yeast, organic garlic powder, organic black pepper, organic sage, organic porcini powder, organic nutmeg.
Key Ingredients:
Brown Rice - Brown rice is a whole grain that offers B vitamins like thiamin and vitamin B6 along with minerals like magnesium, needed for hundreds of enzymes in the body.
Kabocha Squash - Kabocha squash, also known as the Japanese pumpkin, is a winter squash variety with thick green skin and deep orange flesh. Orange winter squash is rich in immunity-supporting vitamin A.
Asparagus - Asparagus brings a lot of nutrition. A cup of asparagus contains vitamins A and K, iron, folate and fiber.
Spinach - These leafy greens pack plenty of nutrient-dense punch with blood pressure-regulating potassium. Not to mention iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K.
Leek - A member of the onion family, leeks are rich in vitamin K, which helps build strong bones and is needed for proper blood clotting.
Sage - Packed with vitamin K and antioxidants that may help keep cells healthy.
How to Heat:
Stovetop: Remove film. For stovetop, pour into pan, add 2 tbsp of water or broth, then break apart and disperse evenly in the pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes.
Microwave:
1. Remove film. For microwave (1100W), cook in this bowl or transfer to any microwave safe bowl of your choice. Add 2 tbsp of water or broth. Heat on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Heat for 1-2 additional minutes.
2. Follow directions carefully. Cook with care & do not leave unattended while cooking. Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.
3. Enjoy with caution: contents may be hot.
