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Rice: A Ton of Rice Stir-Ins

Source of Recipe

adapted from www.nationalricemonth.com


Recipe Introduction

These recipes are great for what you have as left overs in the refrigerator. It is quick and simple. Emerald Isle: Add peas and finely chopped fresh mint to hot, cooked rice.

Lemon Zinger: Add fresh lemon juice and lemon zest to hot, cooked rice

How Sweet It Is: Add cinnamon and sugar substitute to hot, cooked rice.

Maui Wowi: Add crushed pineapple and green bell pepper slices to hot, cooked rice.

Dracula's 'Shroom: Add mushrooms and sauteed garlic to hot, cooked rice.

Gardener's Delight: Add chopped fresh basil and chopped tomatoes to hot, cooked rice.

Moo Goo Rice: Add sauteed mushrooms, snow peas and sliced water chestnuts to hot, cooked rice

Mama Mia: Add tomato basil sauce, cooked zucchini and Italian sausage to hot, cooked rice.

Rice Ole: Add black beans, minced red onion, chopped bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and vinaigrette to hot, cooked rice.

For Southerners Only: Add cooked okra and stewed tomatoes to hot, cooked rice.

Mock Apple Cobbler: Add sliced apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar to hot cooked rice.

South of the Border: Add diced tomatoes, sliced green onions and chopped cilantro to hot, cooked rice.

Little Bit of Italy: Add asparagus tips, red and yellow peppers to hot, cooked rice.

Feeling Slightly Mexican: Add tomato chunks, fresh cilantro, and lots of lemon

Pooh Bear's Favorite: Add milk, a little sugar and a dash of vanilla to hot, cooked rice. Simmer until thickened.

Farmer's Scramble: Add scrambled eggs, sausage and green onions to hot, cooked rice.

Indian Gold: Cook rice with a pinch of saffron. Add cooked green beans.

Tea-Time: For extra flavor, toss an herbal tea bag into the water while rice cooks.

Rice Worth Crowing About: Cook rice in chicken stock. Add sauteed onions, mushrooms and green pepper

It's Greek to Me: Cook rice in chicken broth with chopped onion and a clove of minced garlic. Fold in chopped parsley.

Curry in a Hurry: Saute curry and turmeric in saucepan. Add rice and stir to coat. Add water and cook rice.