Best Easy Herbed Rice Recipes

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SAVORY HERB RICE



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"I got this recipe from the mother of one of my college roommates many years ago and filed it away," writes Suzy Mercker of Lawrenceville, Georgia. "I found it one night by accident and made it for dinner. Now it's a staple that I often serve with chicken, beef, pork...or even fish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon chicken or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, butter and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERBED RICE



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A few years ago, I put together a special cookbook for folks who cook for themselves. This is one of my favorite recipes in the book.-John Davis, Mobile, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 green onion with top, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon each dried tarragon, thyme, basil, parsley flakes, and pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
Salt to taste, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook rice and onion in butter until onion is tender. Add the seasonings; cook for 1 minute. Add broth and salt if desired; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY HERB RICE



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This is an easy staple to add to a variety of different meals, added to a stir-fry, or just have a few veggies thrown in. Save money by buying rice in bulk and adding your own seasonings rather than buying it boxed and pre-mixed. The required ingredients are shown in the photo.

Provided by tina122372

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
1 cup white rice

Steps:

  • Mix water, beef bouillon, onion, thyme, marjoram, and rosemary together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 116.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

HERBED RICE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 to 4 scallions, sliced thinly
2 cups long-grain rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the scallions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir until the rice is fully coated with butter.
  • Add 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the salt and pepper, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat; fluff the rice with a fork; and stir in the parsley and the lemon zest, if using.

HERBED BASMATI RICE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked long-grain (white) basmati rice (recommended: Texmati)
1 3/4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh curly parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh scallions, white and green parts
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, 1 3/4 cups water, the salt, and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to low, stir once, and simmer, covered tightly, for 15 minutes. (I need to pull the pot half off the burner to keep it from boiling over.) Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit covered for 5 minutes. Add the parsley, dill, scallions, and pepper. Fluff with a fork, and serve warm.

EASY HERBED RICE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups water
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat butter over medium heat in a medium-size saucepan. Add onion, and sauté until pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice, and stir to coat.
  • Add 3 cups water, and bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Fluff with a fork, and stir in chopped parsley.

LEMONY HERBED RICE



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I substituted reduced-sodium chicken broth for the rich chicken stock that was originally called for in this recipe. It's a great side dish to serve with grilled fish or chicken for a tasty low-fat meal. -Connie Rank-Smith of Sherwood, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1-1/3 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon each minced fresh parsley, cilantro and chives
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the broth, rice, chilies and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERBED RICE PILAF



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This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years. Our 12-year-old daughter, Jennifer, is an expert with this recipe, which is a great help for a busy working mom like me. We sure enjoy this rice dish in the summer with a grilled entree. -Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups water
1 package (2 to 2-1/2 ounces) chicken noodle soup mix
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned. Stir in the next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley; stir in pimientos if desired. , Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CINDY'S YELLOW RICE



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This is an easy yellow rice.

Provided by cindy_richelle

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 cup white rice
¼ cup dried minced onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice, onion, olive oil, turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is cooked, about 20 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 586.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BUTTER HERB RICE



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Make and share this Butter Herb Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amy in Kansas

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 1/2 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups white rice (not instant)
2 cups water
1/2 cup butter
3 chicken bouillon cubes
3 tablespoons oregano

Steps:

  • Add water, bouillon cubes, and butter to a large stock pan and bring to boil.
  • Add rice and oregano. Be sure to crush oregano with fingertips to bring out full flavor.
  • Return to boil, then turn temperature to low. Cover pan with lid and simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and let sit covered for a few minutes before serving.

HERBED RICE



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For a slightly nuttier flavor, use long-grain brown rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups minced onion (from 1 onion)
3 cups long-grain white rice
Coarse salt
4 1/2 cups water
3 cups diced zucchini (from 2 zucchini)
1/2 cup finely chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, dill, and chervil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir rice until coated with oil, then cook 1 minute. Add water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 16 minutes. Turn off heat. Let rice stand, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add zucchini, and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain.
  • Add zucchini and herbs to rice, and fluff with a fork.

BAKED HERB RICE



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An awesome Greek side dish. Feel free to use whatever rice you prefer, just watch the cooking time if using white. Very easy.

Provided by KristinV

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup brown rice
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 finely chopped parsley
1 minced green onion
2 table spoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare a baking dish with the olive oil. Add green onion and bake until golden.
  • Add the thyme, parsley, and sage. Sprinkle the pepper and salt. Add the rice and water. Stir in the garlic powder. Bake covered for 40-50 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 6.9, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.8

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