Most ready meals use white rice and white pasta because they are cheap and quick. We want to cook the other way round: brown basmati rice, wholewheat pasta and other wholegrains as the starting point.
Status: we are not selling meals yet. We are asking Dewsbury and Batley what they would actually want, and what they would pay, before we cook a single box. The survey takes about a minute.
Why wholegrain
Wholegrain rice and pasta keep the bran and germ, so they contain more fibre than the white versions and usually keep you full for longer. That makes them a sensible base for people watching their weight, blood sugar or simply their energy through the day.
How it could work in our meals
- Chicken or vegetable biryani and pilau with brown basmati.
- Lamb or chicken with brown rice, the Arab way, with salad and light sauces.
- Turkish style stuffed peppers with wholegrain rice.
- Wholewheat pasta bakes and bolognese for the family.
Note that wholewheat pasta contains gluten. Gluten free customers would have separate options, see gluten free ready meals.
More healthy meal ideas
- Healthy ready meals in Dewsbury and Batley
- Gluten free ready meals
- Dairy free ready meals
- Healthy family meals and weekly plans
Questions people ask
Is brown rice healthier than white rice?
Brown rice keeps the bran, so it has more fibre and takes longer to digest. It is a good everyday choice, though portion size and what you eat with it still matter.
Can brown rice work in biryani?
Yes. Brown basmati takes longer to cook but holds the spices well and gives a nuttier bite.
Is brown pasta gluten free?
No. Wholewheat brown pasta contains gluten. Gluten free pasta is made from rice, corn or legumes.
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