Easy Microwave Rice Recipes

PERFECT MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large glass measuring or any microwave safe bowl. Note: the rice expands during cooking, so be sure to choose a container that is large enough. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Microwave on medium-low, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process. Season with salt and fluff with a fork just before serving.

PERFECT EASY MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• Using a 2 quart casserole dish with lid, put rice, hot water, butter and salt in dish. Stir. (I put my casserole dish on a plate in the micro as sometimes the water boils over a little. Saves cleanup after).
• Cover, and microwave on high power 5 minutes. Stir with fork (careful watch the steam!)
• Cover and put back in microwave and cook on medium this time for 15 minutes.
• Remove lid (careful again!) and fluff with fork.
• Let stand 2-3 minutes.
• Serve.

MICROWAVE RICE PILAFF

Steps:

• In a 2 qt casserole dish, combine butter, rice, onions, celery and garlic.
• Microwave 5 minutes on High.
• Add chicken broth, thyme and parsley.
• Cover and cook 15 minutes stirring twice during cooking time.
• Let stand 10 minutes to finish cooking before serving.
• Serves 6.
• Tips:.
• Use fresh herbs for best results.

MICROWAVE RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Make sure the rice is cooked ahead of time.
• Whisk first 6 ingredients. And raisins if you want, we prefer without ;).
• Put in microwave and cook 1 - 1 1/2 minutes.
• Remove and whisk.
• Put back in microwave for another 1 - 1 1/2 minutes.
• Remove and whisk.
• Continue above steps until desired thickness (don't get too thick, you want it a little less thick than desired since it will continue to thicken as it sits).
• Add butter and vanilla once it's at desired thickness. You can omit butter to save on calories!
• Add anything else you want (cinnamon, nutmeg, fresh berries if it's cold, etc).
• Enjoy!

EASY MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine onion, celery, green pepper, and margarine in 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cover, and microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in hot water, uncooked rice, and bouillon.
• Microwave 5 minutes on high, then 10 to 12 minutes on 50 % power. Let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork.

EASY MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl.
• 2. Cover with wax paper and place in microwave.
• 3. Cook on high for 5 minutes.
• 4. Cook on Medium for 20 minutes.
• 5. Let stand in microwave for 5 minutes.
• 6. That's all there is to it.