Recipe for Red Rice with Vegetables and Seitan

All the ingredients included in every dish that leaves our kitchen are chosen both for their pure gastronomic quality and for their high nutritional value. At SHA we know that eating can be, at the same time, a real pleasure as well as the healthiest and most delicious way to take care of yourself.

Red rice is fermented with a natural purple yeast that gives it its characteristic colour, and it is a food that has been used for centuries in cooking and traditional Chinese medicine for its multiple health benefits. This wholegrain cereal is a source of iron, fibre, and antioxidants. It also helps control cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improves digestive health, prevents cardiovascular disease, and has neuroprotective properties.

Seitan is a vegetable protein made from wheat gluten, so it is not suitable for people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance. Rich in essential amino acids and minerals and with a good level of protein content, its texture and flavour make it the perfect substitute for animal protein, which is why it is known as vegetarian meat. It contains no cholesterol, saturated fats or sugars and is very easily digested, which is why it is especially recommended for people with digestive and stomach problems. To find out more about seitan, Click here

Snow peas are a variety of peas with a high content of vegetable proteins, vitamins A, B and C, minerals such as zinc, potassium or calcium, as well as fibre. As a result, they improve intestinal transit, take care of eye and bone health, regulate cholesterol and glucose levels, and favour the correct functioning of the nervous system. Meanwhile, chard is a source of fibre, proteins, minerals such as iodine and magnesium, and vitamins A, C and K. Regular consumption improves muscle and nerve function and intestinal transit, controls both blood pressure and blood glucose levels, and strengthens bones. Finally, courgettes are a satiating vegetable with a high water content and are rich in fibre, vitamins A and C, minerals such as calcium, potassium and phosphorus, and carotenes such as lutein and zeaxanthin. It is, therefore, a great ally for protecting eye, bone, and intestinal health, helps to keep us hydrated and reduces cholesterol.