Festive Rice Medley Recipes

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RICE MEDLEY



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In this easy recipe, ordinary rice is dressed up with peas, shredded carrot and seasonings. This fresh-tasting and colorful side dish goes great with a variety of meaty main courses.-Doyle Rounds, Bridgewater, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2-1/4 cups water
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 carrot, shredded
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free herb seasoning
1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; add lemon juice. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts :

COLORFUL RICE MEDLEY



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"I found this recipe while searching for something with peas that was different from what I usually serve guests," says Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas. "It's colorful, tasty and could go with a variety of entrees."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion in butter for 1 minute. Add rice and red pepper; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned., Stir in the broth, wine, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in peas; cover and simmer 3-5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and peas are heated through. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

FESTIVE RICE MEDLEY



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Vicki Zobal of Georgetown, Texas punches up the flavor and nutrition of this fast-fixing mainstay with fresh green cilantro and confetti-colored peppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute the peppers in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the cilantro, onion, garlic and salt. Stir in the rice and paprika if desired. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE MEDLEY



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For an autumn feel at any meal, serve this distinctive side dish starring wild rice. The recipe comes from Antonia Seguin of Westlock, Alberta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pinch dried thyme
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add rice; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add mushrooms; saute until tender. Stir in rice and tomato. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY



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WE'VE BEEN eating this wonderful side dish for as long as I can remember. It's an old-time recipe from this part of the country, and I like it because of its great flavor and festive color. It complements most any meal, so we enjoy it often. -Auton Miller, Piney Flats, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 cup chopped yellow or sweet red pepper
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is lightly browned. Add the tomato, pepper, water and salt; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in peas and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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