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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.

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