(Family Features) If lending a hand to planet Earth and the environment is a goal in your household, a sustainability mindset often begins as a consumer. There are likely a few ways you can be more environmentally conscious when stocking your pantry for all your family's favorite recipes.
Start by considering the decisions you make in the grocery store aisles that impact the world around you. Beginning with a belief that food should have it all – convenience, taste and quality – Success Rice is dedicated to safeguarding the environment and ensuring well-being through food. A commitment to becoming more sustainable, from farming to manufacturing and packaging, is at the heart of producing high-quality rice and quinoa while caring for the planet.
Start by considering the decisions you make in the grocery store aisles that impact the world around you. Beginning with a belief that food should have it all – convenience, taste and quality – Success Rice is dedicated to safeguarding the environment and ensuring well-being through food. A commitment to becoming more sustainable, from farming to manufacturing and packaging, is at the heart of producing high-quality rice and quinoa while caring for the planet.
For example, these sweet and spicy Golden Beet and Rice Burger Sliders provide a plant-forward alternative at the dinner table. Delicious and hearty, the vegetarian sliders are perfect for occasions ranging from family game nights to outdoor entertaining with the combination of veggies, jasmine rice and beans.
Or you can opt for an earth-friendly dish with sustainability in its name: Zero-Waste Moroccan Spice Rice and Lentil Pilaf. Ready in just half an hour, it delivers a fragrant, flavorful meal without waste. It balances warm spices, basmati rice and bursts of zesty lemon for a dynamic and colorful recipe.
Regardless of the occasion, the variety of Success Rice Boil-in-Bag products can help you be a good steward for the planet while serving good food to friends and family. In fact, the amount of plastic material in the BPA-free bags has been reduced by 7%. Additionally, the How2Recycle labeling system conveys clear instructions for its 100% recyclable boxes and bags, and, as part of a continued mission, more packaging options are being explored to increase recyclability.
Discover more ways to do your part for the environment, without sacrificing taste or quality, by visiting SuccessRice.com.
Golden Beet and Rice Burger Sliders
Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServings: 6
1          bag Success Jasmine Rice1/2       can (7 1/2 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed1          egg, beaten1/2       tablespoon water4          ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) golden beets, cooked and grated3          ounces goat cheese, crumbled, divided1          tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill1/4       teaspoon salt1/4       teaspoon black pepper2          tablespoons olive oil, divided12        leaves Bibb lettuce1          cup arugula2          tablespoons Sriracha sauce
Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool completely.
In food processor, pulse beans, egg and water until mashed.
Transfer bean mixture to large bowl. Add rice, beets, 1 1/2 ounces goat cheese, dill, salt and pepper; stir until combined. Divide mixture into six portions and shape into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
In large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Cook patties in two batches, 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through, adding remaining oil as necessary.
Place two lettuce leaves together, overlapping ends to form pocket. Place patty inside lettuce pocket; top with arugula and remaining goat cheese. Drizzle with Sriracha. Repeat with remaining burgers.
Zero-Waste Moroccan Spice Rice and Lentil Pilaf 
Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServings: 45          cups water1/3       cup dried brown lentils, rinsed1          bag Success Basmati Rice1/2       cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (stalks and leaves)4          green onions, thinly sliced2          tablespoons olive oil2          tablespoons Moroccan spice blend1/4       cup raisins1/4       cup almonds1/4       cup preserved lemons, finely chopped
In medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to boil. Add lentils and cook 10-15 minutes, or until slightly soft.
Submerge bag of rice in saucepan with lentils and cook 10-12 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Remove bag with fork and drain; set aside. Drain lentils and transfer back to saucepan. Cut open bag of rice and empty cooked rice into saucepan with lentils. Stir to combine.
Stir in cilantro, green onions, olive oil, Moroccan spice blend, raisins, almonds and preserved lemons. Serve.
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