Simple Recipe. Complex Carbs.

Simply put. To be really healthy, it's about balance. Protein, fats and carbs, all in moderation. The real deal is to get yourself chowing down a regular diet of monounsaturated fats from foods like California Ripe Olives olive oil and almonds, complex carbohydrates and fiber and plenty of protein. Hit the gym, the road or the pool regularly and get plenty of zzzz's. Stick with it and I promise you, your plate will be well-rounded, but you will remain in shape!

This recipe full of complex carbohydrates and fiber, which will keep your metabolism going as it should. Serve this Nutty Wild Rice alone for lunch or spoon it up as a side dish with poultry or fish at dinnertime. Flavored with California Ripe Olives, toasted almonds and carmelized onions, you'll be happy to find that you can have your carbs and enjoy them too!

Nutty Wild Rice

• 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Chopped yellow onion
• 1 Tablespoon Sherry vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups Cooked wild rice
• 1 1/2 cups Cooked brown rice
• 1 cup California Ripe Olives, halved
• 1/2 cup Toasted slivered almonds
• Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. Remove from heat and stir in sherry vinegar. Combine with wild rice, white rice, California Ripe Olives and almonds in a large mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4-6.