• 1 cup long grain brown rice, rinsed and drained
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 2 tsp. fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. Asian sesame oil
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. soy sauce

Combine all ingredients, except soy sauce, in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil 5 minutes. Lower heat as low as possible. Cover pan tightly and let rice simmer 45 minutes without lifting lid.

After 45 minutes, turn off the heat, and let stand covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve drizzled with soy sauce.

Per serving: calories 180, fat 2.0g, 10% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 4.0g, carbohydrates 36.3g, fiber 1.7g, sugar 0.6g, sodium 313mg, diet points 3.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 2.3, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.1, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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