rice recipe ideas

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 grain is!

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Ingredients

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Directions

  1. butter, lime juice and chopped cilantro
  2. wild mushrooms sautéed in butter, thawed frozen petite peas and Parmesan cheese
  3. diced tomatoes and basil pesto
  4. heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon and browned butter
  5. sliced green onions, salted cashews, toasted sesame seeds and rice vinegar
  6. dried cranberries, chopped pecans, sliced green onions and Parmesan cheese
  7. red beans, coconut milk and chopped cilantro
  8. heavy cream, sliced bananas, chopped pecans and chocolate chips
  9. thawed frozen peas and chopped smoked ham
  10. grilled chicken strips cut into bite-sized pieces, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, provolone cheese cubes and balsamic vinaigrette
  11. chopped roasted chicken, toasted sliced almonds, sliced green onions and orange marmalade
  12. black beans, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro
  13. kidney beans, caramelized onions, sour cream and asiago cheese
  14. crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped chives
  15. smoked Gouda (cubed), smoked turkey breast cut into bite-size pieces, chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, ranch dressing and chopped cilantro
  16. crushed pineapple, green bell pepper slices and chopped fresh mint
  17. fresh green beans sautéed in butter and toasted sliced almonds
  18. scrambled eggs, chopped Canadian bacon and chopped chives
  19. orange segments, toasted sliced almonds and sliced green onions
  20. granola, vanilla yogurt and golden raisins
  21. mushrooms sautéed in butter, and chopped, steamed asparagus
  22. cashews, chopped roasted chicken and chopped chives
  23. thawed frozen peas and finely chopped fresh mint
  24. butter, lemon zest and fresh lemon juice
  25. grilled shrimp, corn, crisp bacon bits and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  26. minced garlic and mushrooms sautéed in butter
  27. fresh corn off the cob, chopped tomatoes and chopped fresh basil
  28. sliced kielbasa sausage and barbecue sauce
  29. sautéed okra and chopped stewed tomatoes
  30. navel orange slices, chopped red onions or chives and vinaigrette dressing
  31. steamed asparagus tips, toasted pine nuts, sliced red or yellow bell pepper and Parmesan cheese
  32. diced tomatoes, sliced green onions and shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  33. vanilla ice cream and a dash of cinnamon
  34. scrambled eggs, crumbled sausage, cream cheese cubes and sliced green onions
  35. yogurt and fresh fruit
  36. zucchini and carrot “matchsticks” sautéed in butter, and Parmesan cheese
  37. heavy cream, raisins, sugar and vanilla
  38. minced garlic sautéed in butter and toasted pine nuts
  39. sliced apples sautéed in butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, chopped nuts, and vanilla yogurt
  40. black beans, minced red onion, chopped bell pepper, chopped cilantro and vinaigrette
  41. sautéed chanterelle mushrooms, dried apricots and toasted almonds
  42. chopped fresh spinach, asiago cheese and toasted walnuts
  43. fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries, heavy cream, vanilla and sugar
  44. currants and toasted pine nuts
  45. thawed frozen corn, mild green chiles and sour cream
  46. feta cheese, chopped Kalamata olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chopped fresh basil
  47. finely diced carrots, thawed frozen peas, scrambled eggs, grated ginger root and soy sauce
  48. chopped rotisserie chicken and sun-dried tomato pesto
  49. grilled shrimp, lime juice and fresh pico de gallo
  50. grilled chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, and chile con queso