Category Archives: Rice

Asian, Main Dish, Pork, Rice

Pork Fried Rice

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2 cups pork tenderloin, cooked, diced
2 cups rice, cooked
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1/4 cup scallion tops, sliced
1/4 cup frozen peas
2 eggs
dash soy sauce
dash sesame oil
dash ginger
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet.  add 2 cups each of diced pork and rice, carrots, peas and scallions.  Stir fry until hot.  Add 2 beaten eggs and remaining ingredients. Stir until eggs are set.
4  Servings
Main Dish, Rice, Seafood

Pina Colada Shrimp & Rice

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1 pound large shrimp, cleaned
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup pineapple juice
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups white rice, uncooked
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup coconut, toasted
1 green onion, sliced
Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil in large skillet on medium-high heat for 4 minutes until almost cooked through. Add pineapple juice and pineapple chunks; bring to boil. Stir in rice and coconut milk; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. (If all liquid has not been absorbed, cook on low heat additional 2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.) Fluff with fork. Spoon onto serving platter; sprinkle with coconut and green onion.
6  Servings
Chicken, Main Dish, Rice

Chicken and Yellow Rice with Black Beans

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1 (10 oz.) package Yellow Rice Dinners
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup jalapenos, finely chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Cook Yellow Rice mix with olive oil and water according to package directions.  During last 10 minutes of cooking time, add the chicken, beans, salsa and jalapeno peppers.  Fluff with fork when it’s done.  Serve with cheddar cheese on top and a dollop of sour cream.

 6  Servings

Casseroles, Chicken, Main Dish, Rice

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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1  (6.2-ounce) package fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
2  (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1  (8-ounce) package fresh mushroom slices
3  cups chopped cooked chicken
1  (8-ounce) container sour cream
Cook rice in a large saucepan according to package directions, using 2 cans chicken broth instead of water. Add mushrooms before the last 5 minutes.Stir in chicken and sour cream; spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish.Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes. Yield: Makes 6 servings
6  Servings
Casseroles, Chicken, Main Dish, Make Ahead, Rice

Chicken & Rice Casserole

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2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil 
1 medium onion, peeled and diced 
3 cups diced, cooked chicken 
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans green beans, drained and rinsed 
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped 
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos 
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup 
1 cup mayonnaise 
1 (6-ounce) box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package directions 
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar 
Pinch salt 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients to bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined. Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
*Make Ahead instructions:  Prepare casserole, cover and freeze.  Thaw in refrigerator then bake in refrigerator until bubbly.
6  Servings