Best 20 Confetti Rice Recipes

CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir in peppers. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender., Remove from the heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes or until heated through and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley.

CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy, large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, red peppers and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
• Add the rice and corn and saute 1 minute, stirring constantly to toast the rice and coat with oil. Sprinkle with the cumin and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken stock, raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and carefully fold in the cilantro and diced tomatoes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

CONFETTI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine rice, salt, and olive oil in a baking dish. Stir to coat rice completely. Pour in boiling water. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 35 minutes.
• Let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork until no large clumps remain. Let cool until barely warm and almost room-temperature.
• Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Slice carrots into long matchsticks. Boil carrots and green beans until beans are bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and dice vegetables.
• Transfer rice to a large mixing bowl. Add carrots, green beans, peas, onions, and bell peppers. Season with salt and cayenne. Pour in 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup oil. Mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to let flavors blend, 4 to 24 hours.
• Taste and season salad with more salt as needed. Pour in remaining vinegar and oil. Add dill and parsley and mix well. Let salad warm up slightly before serving, if desired.

CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• Heat the stock and butter in a sauce pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 18 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork and transfer it to a serving bowl. Stir in the peppers and the lime juice and serve.

CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, broth and seasoning blend to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
• Stir in broccoli and carrot. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until rice and broccoli are tender. Stir in pimientos. Let stand 5 minutes.

MEXICAN CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add rice and stir 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add broth, tomato sauce and salt; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Boil uncovered until about half of broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
• Mix carrots, corn and peas into rice. Cover pot tightly with lid. Reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Let stand covered 10 minutes before serving. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover rice with paper towel and let stand at room temperature. Remove towel; rewarm rice over low heat, stirring often.)

BASMATI RICE CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat; cool completely., In a large bowl, combine vegetables, almonds, raisins, cranberries and parsley; stir in rice. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour dressing over rice mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.

COD WITH CONFETTI COCONUT RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, bell pepper, carrots, jalapeño, 2 teaspoons salt, Thai Kitchen coconut milk, and water, then stir to combine. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
• Meanwhile, season the cod fillets on both sides with the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt, the pepper, and McCormick Dried Cilantro Leaves.
• In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, lay each fillet in the pan. Sear until fish releases from pan with ease and is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Using a fish spatula, flip each fillet and sear on the other side until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• To serve, scoop rice onto each plate and top with a cod fillet. Serve with lime wedges.
• Enjoy!

THE VERY BEST CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a saucepan, and bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit about 5 minutes.
• Stir the orange zest, cranberries, almonds, and green onions into the rice until blended.

QUICK CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoon drippings. , In same skillet, saute carrots and celery in drippings until crisp-tender. Add the rice and peas; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in bacon. Serve with soy sauce if desired.

CONFETTI BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Melt margarine in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook rice, mushrooms and onions in margarine about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. Stir in water, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer about 50 minutes or until rice is tender; drain if necessary. Stir in vegetables and lemon juice. Heat uncovered, stirring occasionally, until hot.

CONFETTI SAUSAGE 'N' RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown sausage in butter; remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. , In the drippings, saute the onion, peppers and celery until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Return the sausage to the pan; cook and stir until heated through.

TEXAS CONFETTI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the broth, rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Stir in the turkey, tomatoes, corn, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, cilantro, chilies, vinegar, lime juice, mustard, cumin, garlic salt and pepper flakes. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in avocado.

SLOW-COOKER CONFETTI BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except broccoli.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes.
• Stir in broccoli. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until broccoli is crisp-tender.

CAULIFLOWER CONFETTI " RICE "

Steps:

• In a food processor, chop the cauliflower until it looks like 'rice', remove and set aside.
• In food processor chop one seeded red pepper, the celery, garlic and the onion.
• If using the leek, slice the leek in 1/2 inch slices.
• Heat oil in non-stick saute pan, add the vegetables, and stir over medium heat until the vegetables start to 'weep' and release some of their liquid.
• Add the spices and set heat to low, cover and cook until 'rice' is the desired consistency. Add small amounts of water, if needed.
• Delicious on its own or as a base for curry or ragouts.

BRAZILIAN ARROZ DE FESTA (CONFETTI RICE)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion for 1 minute. Add garlic; cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add rice and salt; cook rice until it starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in hot water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add green bell pepper and red bell pepper. Cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• Combine corn and 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Soak raisins, cranberries, and golden raisins in a bowl of hot water until puffed up, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Remove rice from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large pot. Add carrot-bell pepper mixture, corn, and raisin mixture. Toss to distribute. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter.

CHEESY CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat melt butter and stir in rice and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until rice turns golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Slowly add water, green chiles and chicken bouillon. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer until rice is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in cheese, olives, pimientos and parsley.

CONFETTI FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch skillet. Add eggs. Tilt skillet so eggs form about a 6-inch pancake. Cook until set spooning oil over eggs where necessary to set edges. Remove from skillet with a spatula. Cool; cut into strips.
• Add 3 tablespoons oil to skillet. Saute garlic and ginger. Add rice; stir fry, lifting from from the bottom until grains separate. Add water chestnuts, ham, carrots, peas, green onion and soy sauce. Continue to lift from bottom while stir-frying. Remove from heat. Stir in egg strips.

SLOW-COOKER CONFETTI WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except thawed vegetables.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
• About 5 minutes before serving, stir in thawed vegetables. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

CONFETTI FRIED RICE

Steps:

• 1. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a 12-inch skillet. Add eggs. Tilt skillet so eggs form about a 6-inch pancake. Cook until set - spooning oil over the eggs where necessary to set edges. Remove from skillet with a spatula. Cool; cut into strips.
• 2. Add 3 tbsp. oil to skillet. Saute garlic and ginger. Add rice; stir-fry, lifting from the bottom until grains separate. Add water chestnuts, ham, carrots, peas, green onion and soy sauce. Continue to lift from bottom while stir-frying. Remove from heat. Stir in egg strips.