Recipe and Culinary Center

Rice pilaf

Seasonal Recipes that Promote Health & Wellness

Fall is the perfect time to feature seasonal recipes on your menu that promote health & wellness. At 10 cents per serving, rice is sodium-, cholesterol- and gluten-free and fits a variety of good-for-you menu applications. Showcase your support and awareness of these important months, with U.S.-grown rice as the essential ingredient:

 

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National Rice Month (September):

Curry Chicken Lime Rice Bowl
Bowl your patrons over! This bowl combines tangy flavors of chutney, lime and curry with chicken, rice and peppers to create a well-balanced dish.

Are you a K-12 foodservice director or menu planner? Enter your favorite rice bowl in our Healthy Rice Bowls Contest for a chance to win a rice cooker!

Whole Grains Month (September):

Brown Rice Tabbouleh
Put a twist on a classic Mediterranean dish with whole grain brown rice and a flavorful assortment of fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs. This exciting combination of texture and taste is ideal as a side dish, salad or vegetarian entrée.

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Celiac Disease Awareness Month (October):

 
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Seafood Risotto with Grilled Vegetables
Reassure your gluten-sensitive diners with this risotto dish enhanced with seafood stock, sautéed lobster, shrimp and scallops. Top with grilled seasonal vegetables, for an exquisite meal. Recipe courtesy of the Celiac Sprue Association.

Read more about Celiac Disease Awareness Month.