Best Confetti Long Grain And Wild Rice Recipes

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CONFETTI LONG GRAIN AND WILD RICE



Confetti Long Grain and Wild Rice image

Summer squash, zucchini and sweet red pepper peek out from the tender grains of rice in this colorful side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (6 ounces each) long grain and wild rice
1 small yellow summer squash, finely chopped
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini, red pepper, carrot, onions and salt in oil for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Transfer rice to a serving bowl; add vegetable mixture and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CONFETTI LONG GRAIN AND WILD RICE RECIPE



Confetti Long Grain and Wild Rice Recipe image

Summer squash, zucchini and sweet red pepper peek out from the tender grains of rice in this colorful side dish.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (6 ounces each) long grain and wild rice
1 small yellow summer squash, finely chopped
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini, red pepper, carrot, onions and salt in oil for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Transfer rice to a serving bowl; add vegetable mixture and toss gently.
  • Yield: 8 servings.
  • Originally published as Confetti Long Grain and Wild Rice in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
  • Annual 2004, p65
  • Nutritional Facts
  • serving (3/4 cup) equals 95 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 363 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.
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