Simple Home-cooked Meal Recipe

Name: Simple Home-cooked Meal
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1
Cuisine: General/Home-cooked
Ingredients: white rice: 150g; corn kernels: 100g; green leaf lettuce: 20g; whole grain bread: 30g

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This simple yet nutritious home-cooked meal consists primarily of white rice, corn, green leaf lettuce, and a slice of whole grain bread. It's a straightforward dish that combines the comforting flavors of basic staples with the nutritional benefits of whole grains and vegetables.

🌎 General/Home-cooked: Main Dish

🔥 Calories 400kcal
🍗 Protein 12g
🍚 Carbs 78g
🧈 Fat 7g

🥗 Ingredients:

white rice (150g)
corn kernels (100g)
green leaf lettuce (20g)
whole grain bread (30g)

🍳 How to cook (1 serving):

Cooking Time: 20 minutesPreperation Time: 15 minutes

Preparing the White Rice

1. Rinse 150g of white rice thoroughly under cold water. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan, then add the rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Cooking the Corn

2. Boil 100g of corn kernels in salted water for 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Arranging the Green Leaf Lettuce

3. Wash and dry approximately 20g of green leaf lettuce. Arrange the leaves on a plate as a bed for the rice and corn.

Serving the Whole Grain Bread

4. Serve one slice of whole grain bread (approximately 30g) on the side of the plate.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

This meal is low in fat and high in carbohydrates, providing an energy boost without excessive calories. It also contains a moderate amount of protein and is rich in dietary fiber, thanks to the whole grain bread and vegetables included. Additionally, the corn adds a sweet flavor and provides vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C and magnesium.