Hawaiian Haystacks

Hawaiian Haystacks made with leftover rice, peppers, celery, dried tomatoes, pineapple, cashews, boiled egg, cheese, and chow mein noodles.

I'm excited to introduce....Hawaiian Haystacks, canned soup-free style! This is the perfect family dinner because it is so versatile. Build your own to meet your taste bud needs! :) I've included two recipes below: the leftover rice version, and the dry rice version.

If using cooked (leftover) rice
Ingredients:

• 2 c cooked brown rice or coconut rice
• 1/2 c broth
• 2-4 T chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4-1/2 c plain yogurt or sour cream

Directions:

1. In a small pot over medium heat, bring broth, onion, and garlic to a boil. 
2. Add rice, simmer until broth is mostly absorbed.
3. Add yogurt, heat through. If desired, continue to simmer until desired consistency is reached.

If using dry rice:

Ingredients:

• 1 c dry brown rice 
• 2 1/2 c broth
• 1/4 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4-1/2 c plain yogurt or sour cream

Directions:

1. In a small pot over med-high heat, bring broth, onion, and garlic to a boil. Add rice, return to boil.
2. Reduce heat to low, simmer until rice is done, about 40 minutes. 
3. Stir in yogurt, heat through or simmer to desired consistency.

To serve: start each plate with a good helping of rice. Provide the following toppings to choose:

• chopped peppers
• chopped celery
• chopped tomatoes
• pineapple chunks
• manderine orange chunks
• chopped olives
• chopped cooked chicken, turkey, or boiled eggs
• chopped cashews or almonds
• shredded cheese
• shredded coconut
• crunchy chow mein noodles (or leave these out for better nutrition, but they are a star ingredient)