|
 |
The USA Rice Federation reminds us that versatile rice gives busy cooks
a quick start to meal planning.
So for imaginative chefs who love to cook, but don't like following directions,
here are 50 fabulous rice recipe ideas that take you
from ordinary to extraordinary! Included are entrées, side dishes,
salads and desserts—clearly illustrating how uniquely versatile this
amazing grain is!
To hot cooked rice, add:
- butter, lime juice and chopped cilantro
- wild mushrooms sautéed in butter, thawed frozen petite peas
and Parmesan cheese
- diced tomatoes and basil pesto
- heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon and browned butter
- sliced green onions, salted cashews, toasted sesame seeds and rice
vinegar
- dried cranberries, chopped pecans, sliced green onions and Parmesan
cheese
- red beans, coconut milk and chopped cilantro
- heavy cream, sliced bananas, chopped pecans and chocolate chips
- thawed frozen peas and chopped smoked ham
- grilled chicken strips cut into bite-sized pieces, chopped sun-dried
tomatoes, basil pesto, provolone cheese cubes and balsamic vinaigrette
- chopped roasted chicken, toasted sliced almonds, sliced green onions
and orange marmalade
- black beans, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped
cilantro
- kidney beans, caramelized onions, sour cream and asiago cheese
- crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped chives
- smoked Gouda (cubed), smoked turkey breast cut into bite-size pieces,
chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, ranch dressing and chopped cilantro
- crushed pineapple, green bell pepper slices and chopped fresh mint
- fresh green beans sautéed in butter and toasted sliced almonds
- scrambled eggs, chopped Canadian bacon and chopped chives
- orange segments, toasted sliced almonds and sliced green onions
- granola, vanilla yogurt and golden raisins
- mushrooms sautéed in butter, and chopped, steamed asparagus
- cashews, chopped roasted chicken and chopped chives
- thawed frozen peas and finely chopped fresh mint
- butter, lemon zest and fresh lemon juice
- grilled shrimp, corn, crisp bacon bits and chopped sun-dried tomatoes
in oil
- minced garlic and mushrooms sautéed in butter
- fresh corn off the cob, chopped tomatoes and chopped fresh basil
- sliced kielbasa sausage and barbecue sauce
- sautéed okra and chopped stewed tomatoes
- navel orange slices, chopped red onions or chives and vinaigrette
dressing
- steamed asparagus tips, toasted pine nuts, sliced red or yellow bell
pepper and Parmesan cheese
- diced tomatoes, sliced green onions and shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- vanilla ice cream and a dash of cinnamon
- scrambled eggs, crumbled sausage, cream cheese cubes and sliced green
onions
- yogurt and fresh fruit
- zucchini and carrot "matchsticks" sautéed in butter, and Parmesan
cheese
- heavy cream, raisins, sugar and vanilla
- minced garlic sautéed in butter and toasted pine nuts
- sliced apples sautéed in butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, chopped
nuts, and vanilla yogurt
- black beans, minced red onion, chopped bell pepper, chopped cilantro
and vinaigrette
- sautéed chanterelle mushrooms, dried apricots and toasted almonds
- chopped fresh spinach, asiago cheese and toasted walnuts
- fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries, heavy cream, vanilla and
sugar
- currants and toasted pine nuts
- thawed frozen corn, mild green chiles and sour cream
- feta cheese, chopped Kalamata olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes
and chopped fresh basil
- finely diced carrots, thawed frozen peas, scrambled eggs, grated
ginger root and soy sauce
- chopped rotisserie chicken and sun-dried tomato pesto
- grilled shrimp, lime juice and fresh pico de gallo
- grilled chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, and chile con queso
|
|
|
H-E-B
