3 Easy Flavored Rice Recipes

3 Easy Flavored Rice Recipes

Taco Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups Minute Rice, uncooked
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, brown and crumble ground beef. Drain excess grease.
2. Add taco seasoning and water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Turn down heat, then add in uncooked Minute Rice and stir.
4. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until rice is tender.
5. Remove lid and stir in salsa and cheese.
6. Turn off the heat and it’s ready to serve!

Yellow Rice

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Ground black pepper to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and gently stir until rice begins to lightly brown.
2. Add garlic, onion powder, and turmeric, and stir until well mixed in.
3. Slowly stir in chicken broth and raise heat to medium-high. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, add cilantro, and fluff with a fork. Serves 4.

Mexican Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups white rice
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil
• 1/4 onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tablespoon Knorr chicken bouillon
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 roma tomatoes
• 2 cups hot water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 3 sprigs cilantro

Instructions:

1. Over medium heat, add oil to a non-stick pan, then fry the onions and garlic.
2. When the onions and garlic have lightly browned, remove the garlic and set it aside.
3. Add rice to the pot and toast the rice in the oil, moving it constantly for about 5 minutes or until it becomes slightly puffy and golden brown.
4. Add the Knorr chicken bouillon, cumin, and garlic powder, then continue toasting for another minute.
5. Blend together the roma tomatoes and fried garlic clove to make about 1 cup of tomato sauce.
6. Add the tomato sauce to the rice, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Watch the heat to make sure the bottom is not burning, and adjust as needed.
7. Add the hot water to the rice. It has to be hot—if the liquid isn’t bubbling on the sides of the pot, your water is not hot enough. Stir in salt to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon).
8. Add the cilantro on top, continue boiling over medium-low heat until some of the water has evaporated. Then turn the heat to low and cover for 20 minutes. Do not lift the lid!
9. After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Gently mix the thin layer of tomato sauce at the top into the rice to distribute evenly.
10. For softer rice, cover and let sit for another 10 minutes (no heat). Enjoy!

These recipes are sure to add delicious variety to your meals!