Black Rice Pasta With Chipotle Chicken

                         Black Rice Pasta
Just the mention of black rice pasta gives the impression of a super nutritious, complex carb and protein rich meal. Black rice or purple rice has the greatest nutritional value with 18 amino acids, minerals and vitamins like copper, iron, zinc and carotene. 

Ingredients
Pasta (raw) - 1 cup
Vegetables (chopped) - 1/2 cup
Ginger flakes - 5
Ginger - 1"
Salt
Black pepper powder or red chili flakes   

Method

Chop the vegetables

Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 to 7mins till done but still firm
Switch off the flame and let it remain in the hot water till it is done

Drain and keep aside

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan

Add grated ginger and finely cut garlic
Add vegetables of your choice

Stir fry for 5 mins

Add salt and black pepper or chili flakes

Add more or less according to your taste

Add the pasta and mix carefully

                                            Stir-fried Veggies

Ingredients
Veggies (of your choice) - 2 cups
Salt
Black pepper powder

Coconut or olive oil - 11/2 tbsp

Method
Heat oil
Add veggies and saute for 5 to 8 mins till just about tender
Add salt and black pepper powder

                                          Chicken Chipotle

Ingredients
Chicken breasts - 200 gms
Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
Onion - 1
Garlic flake - 2 to 3
Tomato - 1
Chipotle paste - 4 to 5 tbsp (depending on your spice level)

Method
Heat oil
Add chopped onion and garlic flakes
Saute till it becomes soft
Add chipotle paste and mix well
Add finely cut tomatoes and saute
Add little water and let it cook for 10 mins on slow flame
Add chicken pieces and mix well
Add little more water and cook for 10 mins till its done

                        Health Benefits of Black Rice

Full of Antioxidants

Anti-inflammatory

Fibre

Low GI - helps to prevent diabetes

Diabetic friendly
Heart healthy

Vitamin E rich

Helps in detoxification

Promotes digestive health

Helps in weight control

Gluten free

Varied health benefits

Good for kidneys, stomach and liver

Good for the eyes. Prevents degenerative problems of eye

Helps prevent skin from damage by pollutants or sun. Prevents ageing of skin and decreases wrinkles, dark spots and fine lines. Restores skin elasticity and maintains firmness