UNCLE BEN'S® Whole Grain Products Brochure - Mars Foodservices
UNCLE BEN'S® Whole Grain Products Brochure - Mars Foodservices
UNCLE BEN'S® Whole Grain Products Brochure - Mars Foodservices
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Sweet Coconut-Curry Brown Rice<br />
Yield: 8 Servings<br />
Ingredients quantity DIRECTIONS<br />
<strong>UNCLE</strong> BEN’S® <strong>Whole</strong> <strong>Grain</strong> Brown<br />
Rice, prepared<br />
Butter, unsalted<br />
Green bell pepper chunks<br />
Red onion chunks<br />
Carrot, small dice<br />
Madras curry powder<br />
Pineapple, fresh, small dice<br />
Green chiles, canned, small dice<br />
Thai coconut milk, real<br />
Pineapple juice<br />
Coconut, sweet, shredded<br />
Cilantro, fresh, rough-chopped<br />
8 cups<br />
1 tbsp.<br />
2 cups<br />
1 cup<br />
1 cup<br />
2 tbsp.<br />
2 cups<br />
3 tbsp.<br />
6 cups<br />
2 cups<br />
1½ cups<br />
2 tbsp.<br />
1. Cook rice according to package directions. Hold warm.<br />
2. Heat butter in saucepot over medium-high heat to melt.<br />
3. Add bell pepper, onion, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes.<br />
4. Add curry powder, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute to bring out<br />
flavor of spice.<br />
5. Add pineapple and chiles. Cook for 2 minutes.<br />
6. Add milk and juice. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer for<br />
12 minutes.<br />
7. Add coconut and cilantro to finish sauce and immediately remove<br />
saucepot from heat. Reserve hot.<br />
8. To plate: Place 1 cup rice into center of large dinner bowl. Use soup cup<br />
to mold rice into domed shape. Ladle 8 oz. coconut-curry sauce<br />
around rice.<br />
9. Garnish with sprinkles of toasted coconut, chopped cilantro, and<br />
toasted black and white sesame seeds. Place a scallion fan across side<br />
of bowl.<br />
<strong>UNCLE</strong> BEN’S® <strong>Whole</strong> <strong>Grain</strong> Brown Rice sits center stage, completing a dramatic entrée surrounded by a vibrant sauce laced with real coconut milk,<br />
fresh chopped pineapple, cilantro, green chiles, chunks of red onion, green bell peppers, and carrots, and the mouthwatering allure of curry. Garnished<br />
with toasted coconut, black and white sesame seeds, and a scallion fan.<br />
Serving Suggestion—<br />
• For an exotic, on-trend entrée, serve with sautéed Gulf shrimp or grilled boneless, skinless chicken tenderloin.<br />
Strawberry-Walnut Jasmine Rice Salad<br />
with Balsamic Steak<br />
Yield: 8 Servings<br />
Ingredients quantity DIRECTIONS<br />
<strong>UNCLE</strong> BEN’S® naturel Jasmine Rose<br />
<strong>Whole</strong> <strong>Grain</strong> Rice Blend<br />
Flat iron steak<br />
Balsamic marinade, commercially prepared<br />
Water<br />
Butter<br />
Salt<br />
Romaine lettuce, chopped<br />
Baby arugula<br />
Strawberries, sliced ¼" thin<br />
Balsamic vinaigrette, commercially prepared<br />
Goat cheese, crumbled<br />
Walnuts, coarsely chopped, toasted<br />
1 bag<br />
1½ lb.<br />
½ cup<br />
1¼ qt.<br />
1½ tbsp.<br />
2 tsp.<br />
6 oz.<br />
3 oz.<br />
8 oz.<br />
8 oz.<br />
4 oz.<br />
½ cup<br />
1. Marinate steak in marinade per package instructions.<br />
2. Bring water to boil. Add butter, salt, and rice and stir.<br />
3. Cover tightly and simmer until most of water is absorbed (about<br />
20 to 25 minutes).<br />
4. Transfer to sheet pan to cool.<br />
5. Grill steak to desired degree. Reserve warm.<br />
6. Plate to order. In bowl, toss 1¼ cups rice, ½ cup loosely packed<br />
romaine (¾ oz.), ½ cup loosely packed arugula ( 1 /3 oz.), 1 oz.<br />
strawberries and 1 oz. balsamic vinaigrette. Plate and sprinkle with<br />
½ oz. cheese and 1 tbsp. walnuts.<br />
7. Slice 3 oz. steak and shingle to side of salad.<br />
Fresh sliced strawberries, peppery baby arugula, and hearty romaine lettuce tossed with <strong>UNCLE</strong> BEN’S® naturel Jasmine Rose <strong>Whole</strong> <strong>Grain</strong> Rice Blend and<br />
balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese and served with thin slices of grilled balsamic steak.<br />
Serving Suggestion—<br />
• Grilled chicken breast makes a delicious and lighter substitute for the beef.<br />
Basil Chicken Piccata with Sun-Dried<br />
Yield: 12 Servings Tomato Pilaf<br />
Ingredients quantity DIRECTIONS<br />
<strong>UNCLE</strong> BEN’S® Sun-Dried Tomato Pilaf<br />
with <strong>Whole</strong> <strong>Grain</strong>s<br />
Water, boiling<br />
Butter<br />
Pine nuts, toasted<br />
Chicken breasts, 6-oz., boneless, skinless,<br />
pounded ¼" thick<br />
Salt, Kosher<br />
Black pepper, ground<br />
All-purpose flour<br />
Olive oil<br />
Butter<br />
White wine, dry<br />
Chicken broth<br />
Capers, drained<br />
Pesto, commercially prepared<br />
Lemon slices<br />
Basil leaves<br />
1 box<br />
1¾ qt.<br />
2 oz.<br />
¾ cup<br />
12<br />
As needed<br />
As needed<br />
1 cup<br />
¾ cup<br />
12 tbsp.<br />
3 cups<br />
6 cups<br />
6 tbsp.<br />
¾ cup<br />
12<br />
12<br />
Pan-seared thin chicken breast over <strong>UNCLE</strong> BEN’S® Sun-Dried Tomato Pilaf with <strong>Whole</strong> <strong>Grain</strong>s, topped with a rich pan sauce of white wine, butter, olive<br />
oil, capers, and chicken broth. Drizzled with vibrant pesto sauce and garnished with lemon and fresh basil.<br />
1. Combine rice, seasoning packet, water, and butter in hotel pan. Stir well.<br />
2. Cover and bake in preheated 450°F conventional oven for 20 to 25<br />
minutes or until most of water is absorbed. Add pine nuts and stir well.<br />
Reserve and keep warm (160°F).<br />
3. Cook to order. Season chicken to taste with salt and pepper and dredge<br />
in flour.<br />
4. Heat 1 tbsp. oil and 1 tbsp. butter over medium-high heat in sauté pan.<br />
Sauté chicken, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and<br />
completely cooked through, approximately 3 minutes per side. Remove<br />
and reserve warm.<br />
5. Add ¼ cup wine and ½ cup broth to sauté pan. Bring to boil and reduce<br />
sauce to ¼ cup; return chicken to pan for 30 seconds.<br />
6. Remove from heat and stir in ½ tbsp. capers.<br />
7. Plate 1 cup rice with chicken breast. Top with pan sauce, followed by<br />
drizzle of 1 tbsp. pesto. Garnish with lemon slice and basil leaf.<br />
Serving Suggestion—<br />
• Baby greens, steamed broccoli, or sautéed seasonal vegetables make excellent side dishes.<br />
Chicken, Brown Rice, and Edamame Salad<br />
Yield: Sixteen 2-cup Servings<br />
Ingredients quantity DIRECTIONS<br />
<strong>UNCLE</strong> BEN’S® <strong>Whole</strong> <strong>Grain</strong> Brown<br />
Rice, prepared<br />
Chicken, roasted, pulled, white & dark meat<br />
Celery, bias-sliced<br />
Scallion, fresh, sliced (green & white part)<br />
Walnut halves, toasted<br />
Edamame, shelled, blanched<br />
Red onion, fine julienne<br />
Carrot, small dice<br />
Citrus dressing, commercially prepared<br />
Mesclun lettuce leaves<br />
4 cups<br />
6¼ cups<br />
1 cup<br />
¾ cup<br />
3 cups<br />
1 cup<br />
¾ cup<br />
3½ cups<br />
As needed<br />
1. Cook rice according to package directions. Hold chilled.<br />
2. Add remaining ingredients. Gently fold together to evenly blend.<br />
3. Chill salad for at least 2 hours to allow rice to absorb all flavors, and flavor<br />
of salad to develop.<br />
4. To plate: Serve 2-cup portion of chilled salad over mesclun lettuce leaves.<br />
<strong>UNCLE</strong> BEN’S ® <strong>Whole</strong> <strong>Grain</strong> Brown Rice blended with pulled roasted chicken meat (white and dark), edamame, celery, scallion, toasted walnts, and vibrant<br />
citrus dressing for a wholesome chilled salad. Served with mesclun lettuce leaves for an extra burst of healthy daily caloric needs.