Best Holiday Rice Dish Recipes

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HOLIDAY RICE DISH



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A light tasty rice side dish that can be served on any occassion. Had this recipe for a couple of years and use it regularly.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 side serves

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup rice
3 tablespoons butter
2 onions, sliced into wedges
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup champignon mushrooms
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
salt

Steps:

  • Combine rice and broth in saucepan and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and broth absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat and add onions and sugar.
  • Saute until butter is absorbed and onion is translucent and soft.
  • Lower heat and cook onions for another 15 minutes or until they are caramelised.
  • Stir in cranberries and mushrooms.
  • Cover skillet and cook for 10 minutes until cranberries soften and swell.
  • Stir in nuts and orange zest, then fold into the cooked rice.
  • Add salt to taste.

FESTIVE RICE



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My mom and I transformed plain rice by adding feta, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and cayenne. We wound up with a sweet and spicy crowd-pleaser. -Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, bring first 5 ingredients to a boil. Remove from heat. Pour over rice in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, 30-35 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook pumpkin seeds, brown sugar and cayenne pepper, stirring constantly until sugar melts and cayenne coats pumpkin seeds, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to a plate, spreading out seeds to cool., Sprinkle cooked rice with feta, mint, cranberries and spiced pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOLIDAY RICE



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

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried parsley
1/3 cup garlic powder
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
18 ounces chicken stock
1/2 cup wild rice
2 tablespoons craisins
1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted
4 scallions
1/2 cup long-grain white rice, parboiled
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • 1. Combine long grain parboiled white rice and wild rice.
  • 2. Add 1 heaping tablespoon seasoning mix.
  • 3. Cook rice with 2-1/4 cups chicken stock and a tablespoon of butter and the cranberries.
  • 4. Bring to a boil.
  • 5. Reduce heat and cover.
  • 6. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until liquid is gone.
  • 7. Stir in walnuts and scallions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 2492, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.4, Protein 9

HOLIDAY RICE SALAD



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It's nice to prepare a cold salad like this when entertaining because it can be made ahead and doesn't take up valuable oven space.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

7 cups cooked wild rice, cooled
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried cherries or additional dried cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
DRESSING:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours or until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOMMA'S HOLIDAY RICE



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This very easy side dish will be a great served at a holiday meal. We loved the flavor of this rice. It reminded us of wild rice. Almonds add a nice crunch to each bite. This is simple and delicious.

Provided by Gwen Mills

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick butter
2 c Uncle Ben's Original Long Grain Converted Rice, uncooked
2 can(s) beef consomme soup (10.5 oz. each)
2 can(s) French onion soup (10.5 oz.)
1/2 c water
2 can(s) sliced mushrooms, drained (4 oz. each)
2 pkg sliced or slivered almonds (2 oz. each)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2. Melt butter in 13x9 casserole dish.
  • 3. Add the beef consomme soup, French onion soup, rice, and water. Stir.
  • 4. Put the mushrooms in. Then sprinkle the almonds on top.
  • 5. Bake 350F for about an hour until all the liquid is absorbed.

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