Best Mommas Holiday Rice Recipes

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FESTIVE RICE



Festive Rice image

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.

CHRISTMAS RICE



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My family has enjoyed this delicious rice dish for many years. With chopped red and green peppers, it's both fresh-tasting and festive-looking. It's the perfect light side dish for a big holiday meal. -Chere Bell, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion, celery and peppers in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a saucepan, bring broth to a full boil. Remove from the heat. Quickly stir in rice, celery mixture, pepper, and, if desired, salt. Cover and let stand for 6-7 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

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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