Rice & Quinoa Breakfast Pudding

Suggested Piece: 2 Qt. Saucepan/Small Skillet

Ingredients
2/3 c. quinoa
½ c. long grain brown rice
3-4 c. almond milk, unsweetened
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. honey
1 tbsp, + 1 tsp. unrefined organic brown sugar
1 ¼ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla extract, or more to taste
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Directions

Pour the quinoa & rice into saucepan. Level it out and place your index finger so that it is touching the surface of the rice. Add enough water so that it comes up to your first knuckle — use the crease on the palm-side of your finger. Cover with lid and cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve™ clicks rapidly, then reduce heat to low for approximately 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile combine almond milk, chia seeds, honey, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice in separate bowl; allowing chia seeds to expand in milk mixture. Stir in milk mixture with cooked quinoa and brown rice. Serve immediately! 

Chicken & Rice

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
6-9 chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless
2 c. rice (brown, wild, long grain, etc.)
3 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. half & half
1 carrot (#1 cone)
1 celery stalk (#2 cone)
1/2 onion (#2 cone)
5-6 mushrooms (#3 cone)
1/4 c. parsley, chopped

Directions
Preheat 12" Electric Skillet on 450F until drops of water form beads. Press chicken thighs into skillet to sear one side (5-7 minutes). Season chicken with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once chicken releases from the skillet, flip over and press opposite side into pan to sear (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet, set aside. Reduce heat to 350F. Add carrot, celery, onion, and mushrooms; saute until onions are translucent. Add rice, broth, and half & half; stir to combine. Add chicken back to skillet; cover and cook on 350F until Vapo-Valve clicks. Reduce heat to 185F and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Tip: Change the seasonings, vegetables, and herbs to create your own masterpiece! For example, omit poultry seasoning, half & half, carrot, celery, mushroom, and parsley. Season chicken with chili powder and cumin. Saute onion, green chilis, and garlic before adding rice, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Then garnish with chopped cilantro for a version of Arroz con Pollo!

Sirloin & Broccoli Stir Fry

Suggested Piece: 5 Qt. Gourmet Wok & 1 Qt Saucepan

Ingredients
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp ginger (#1 cone)
1 garlic clove (#1 cone)
1 lb boneless sirloin steak, trimmed, cut into 1/4" crosswise strips
1 c brown rice
1 c low sodium beef broth
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
3 oz broccoli florets
1 yellow squash (#3 cone)
4 green onions, sliced
2 oz red cabbage (#5 cone)

Directions
Put cornstarch in a medium bowl. Add the soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, whisking to dissolve the cornstarch. Add the beef, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare the rice in 1 Qt Saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside. In 5 Qt Gourmet Wok cook the beef mixture over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until beef is browned on the outside. Transfer beef to a large plate. In the same wok, over medium heat, stir together the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until Vapo-Valve clicks, reduce heat to low for 2-3 minutes. Return the beef mixture to the wok. Pour in the broth mixture, stirring to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the broth mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Serve over brown rice.

Arroz con Pollo

Suggested Piece: Multipurpose 5 Qt (MP5)

Ingredients
2 lbs. boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 onion (#2 or #3 cone)
32 oz. chicken broth, low sodium
4 oz. can tomato sauce, low sodium
4 oz. can diced green chilies
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. sea salt
2 c. brown rice, parboiled
2-3 zucchinis (#3 cone)
1 container grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
2 medium limes, garnish

Directions
Preheat MP5 to 300°F. Add chicken and onions. Cover and allow chicken to cook for 15 minutes, stirring intermittently. In medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, tomato sauce, green chilies, and spices. Add broth mixture to chicken and onions in MP5 and combine. Add brown rice to chicken mixture and gently fold together. Reset MP5 temperature to RIC1, cover, and continue to cook. Once the timer set at RIC1 expires, add zucchini into electric roaster, re-cover, and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes. Set heat to 150°F to keep warm prior to serving. Plate and sprinkle with grape tomatoes and cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.

Recipe can also be found on recipes.saladmaster.com