Best Flavorful Rice Recipes

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FLAVORFUL SPANISH RICE AND BEANS



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Very flavorful, quick, and simple rice and beans with a Mexican twist.

Provided by Alicia

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons adobo seasoning
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained
1 (2.25 ounce) can pitted green olives

Steps:

  • Bring water, rice, and olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Mix in onion, sazon seasoning, adobo seasoning, garlic, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add beans and olives and cook until liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Mix before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2175.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

FLAVORFUL GREEN RICE



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Green onions and parsley give this rice its name, but the appealing flavor is what makes it memorable.-Karin Bailey, Golden, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chopped green onion
1 cup minced fresh parsley
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
3 cups chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onions and parsley in oil and butter for 1 minute or until tender. Add rice; cook over medium heat until rice is coated with oil and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the broth, cayenne and bay leaf. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FLAVORFUL RICE SALAD



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"I started with a basic bean, rice and onion medley and added veggies and a lighter dressing to make it healthier. You can substitute brown rice for the long grain if you like." -Kim Cook, Dade City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups cold cooked long grain rice
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (about 4 medium)
4 green onions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beans, rice, tomatoes, onions, celery, spinach and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FLAVORFUL BEEF, PEPPERS, AND ONIONS WITH WHITE RICE



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This recipe is so tasty! I came up with it one night when i was already defrosting beef chop meat for meatballs, and i changed my mind for something different. Goes great with white rice, but feel free to use brown. My fiance loves this dish and it's very easy to make.

Provided by MiSs CooKette

Categories     White Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 g Sazon Goya seasoning, packet
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large green bell pepper (chopped small)
1 teaspoon salt
olive oil, for pan

Steps:

  • Heat small amount of olive oil in pan on medium heat.
  • Put ground beef,garlic powder,chopped green bell peppers, salt, whole sazon packet, tomato sauce and onions in pan.
  • Stir all ingredients together in pan.
  • Cook on medium heat for 25 minutes or until beef is cooked thoroughly and most of liquid is evaporated.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve with white rice and any favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 905.1, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 1.6

FLAVORFUL RICE



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Make and share this Flavorful Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 cups water
3 cups white rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • In your rice steamer combine the water, rice, olive oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and tomatoes.
  • Cook according to steamer's settings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 31, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5.2

FLAVORFUL CRANBERRY RICE SALAD



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I came up with the recipe because I wanted something different to take to picnics beside potato or macaroni salad. It goes great with grilled chicken or fish.-Jennifer Addotta, New Freedom, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Cook long grain rice and brown rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the celery, onion and cranberries., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, parsley, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, stir in almonds and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FLAVORFUL RICE



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A wonderful rice recipe to make spur-of-the-moment! A blend of delicious spices...cooks beautifully in a rice cooker.

Provided by SARAH ANNE

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ½ cups water
3 cups uncooked white rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • In your rice steamer combine the water, rice, olive oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and tomatoes. Cook according to steamer's settings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 81.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

FLAVORFUL RICE DRESSING



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My original dressing seems to satisfy people who prefer dressing made with bread and those who prefer a rice variety. It includes both, plus spinach and a hint of orange for unexpected surprises. Leftover dressing (if there is any!) reheats well. -Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

7 slices day-old bread, torn
1 cup torn corn bread
2/3 cup hot water
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup firmly packed sliced fresh spinach
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/2 cup cooked wild rice
1/2 cup orange juice
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, lightly toss bread and water. In a skillet, saute celery, onion and mushrooms in oil until tender, stirring constantly. Stir into bread mixture. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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