Take your everyday rice dish to the next level with my Butterfly Pea Flower Rice with Stinging Nettle, a vibrant and nutrient-packed twist on a classic staple. The Butterfly pea flower gives the rice a blue hue, this rice not only looks stunning, but also offers a wealth of health benefits. Butterfly pea flowers are rich in antioxidants, promoting glowing skin and hair while supporting overall wellness. Stinging nettle adds a boost of vitamins A, C, and K, along with iron and calcium, enhancing your body’s immunity and bone health. To top it off, seaweed brings a dose of essential minerals like iodine, which supports thyroid function, and fiber for improved digestion. Next time you’re reaching for a go-to pantry staple such as rice, don’t forget to elevate your meal by adding medicinal herbs—bringing extra nutrition and healing benefits to every bite.

Ingredients:

1 cup organic white basmati rice 

1.5 cup water 

1 tbsp organic stinging nettle 

2 tbsp organic butterfly pea flower 

5 small sheets organic seaweed  

Instructions:

1. First wash the rice and continue to wash until the water is clear.
2. Place rice, water, stinging nettle, butterfly pea flowers and seaweed in a pressure cooker. 
3. Cook on high for 12 minutes.
4. Release steam after 12 minutes, stir and serv. 

Note: If cooking on stovetop; bring water to a boil, pour in rice, cover and cook until all water has been absorbed and rice is fluffy, roughly 15-25 minutes.