Best Easy Nutty Rice Recipes

NUTTY HERBED RICE

Steps:

• Heat ready rice in microwave per package directions; set aside.
• In a medium skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Add nuts and toast for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in rice and herbs. Serve immediately.

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH DRIED FRUITS AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Place the rice in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Using your hands, gently swish the grains to release any excess starch. Carefully pour off the water, leaving the rice in the bowl. Repeat four to five times, until the water runs almost clear. Using a fine mesh strainer, drain the water from rice. Place the strainer over a bowl and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer. Add the rice to the pot, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Add the water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Off the heat, remove the lid and sprinkle the dried fruit over the rice (do not mix in). Place the lid over the pot and let stand for 10 minutes. Toss in the toasted almonds, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

HONEY RAISIN NUTTY RICE

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, cook rice in water as directed on package. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in rice, walnuts and raisins. Cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
• In small bowl, mix honey, lime juice, oil, salt, cinnamon and pepper. Drizzle mixture over rice; toss to coat. Garnish with celery leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature.

NUTTY RICE KRISPIE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt baking chips; stir until smooth. Stir in peanut butter until blended. Add marshmallows, Rice Krispies and peanuts. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

NUTTY BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan. Add rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain in a sieve.
• Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until foam subsides. Add nuts and cook, stirring, until butter and nuts are golden brown, about 4 minutes.
• Add rice and nutmeg to skillet and toss to coat.

NUTTY RICE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a pan, add the nuts and toast over medium heat.
• Add cumin and stir.
• Stir in the rice and mix well.
• Add the chopped parsley and mix right before serving.