Corn and rice, a classic combination that has been enjoyed for centuries, is a versatile duo that shines in a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a hearty and comforting side dish, a flavorful vegetarian main course, or a quick and easy weeknight meal, corn and rice have you covered. With countless variations and flavor combinations to explore, you'll never tire of this dynamic pairing. So grab your pots and pans and get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with vibrant colors, delightful textures, and unforgettable tastes.
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BLACK BEANS, CORN, AND YELLOW RICE
I put this together with what I had in my pantry. It makes a lot and is quite inexpensive. Serve with tortilla chips or as a filling for flour tortillas. It's even better the next day.
Provided by tahoegirl
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the rice, water, and olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Mix together the beans, corn, lime juice, and cumin in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked rice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 195.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
BAKED CORN AND RICE CASSEROLE
I hope that you will enjoy this festive rice, it is a great alternative to potatoes and plain rice. This tasty dish is very filling.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Oven
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the rice in boiling water and simmer for 15 minutes, drain and set aside until needed.
- Saute the onions in butter until soft then add the sweet peppers, mushrooms and drained corn, jalapeno peppers, salt and pepper, cooking on low for 5 minutes.
- Mix the cooked rice, vegetables, grated cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and sour cream together, blend well.
- Pour into a greased 8 x 14 casserole dish and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese bake for 1 hour.
SHRIMP, CRAB, CRAWFISH, SAUSAGE, CORN AND DIRTY RICE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Shrimp, Crab, Crawfish, Sausage, Corn and Dirty Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TxGriffLover
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- First melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Drop in the smoked sausage and cook until slightly browned. Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. Do not overcook the shrimp. Toss in the bell pepper and cook another 3 minutes until tender.
- Pour the water into the pot, stir everything and bring to a boil. Whisk in the dirty rice mix and return to a boil. When everything is fully combined, stir in the corn, shrimp soup, green onions, mushrooms and Kitchen Bouquet.
- At this stage, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for about 25 minutes or until almost all of the liquid is evaporated.
- Fold in the crab meat and crawfish tails. Cover the pot, remove from the burner and let stand for about 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
CORN AND WILD RICE SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE
Categories Soup/Stew Food Processor Rice Sauté Kid-Friendly Lunch Sausage Corn Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 5 cups broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add wild rice and simmer until all liquid evaporates and rice is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blend 3 3/4 cups corn and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth in processor until thick, almost smooth puree forms. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and onions and stir 3 minutes. Add remaining 6 cups chicken broth and bring soup to simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup 15 minutes.
- Add cooked wild rice, corn puree and remaining 2 1/2 cups corn kernels to soup. Cook until wild rice is very tender and flavors blend, about 15 minutes longer. Mix in half and half. Thin soup with more chicken broth, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Soup can be prepared 2 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold; cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm soup over medium-low heat before continuing.)
- Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chives and parsley and serve.
PIONEER WOMAN FRESH CORN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE
Recipe courtesy of Pioneer Woman. I made this for a Thanksgiving side dish and it was a hit, everyone loved it! It is so creamy! The crunch of the wild rice and the sweetness of the fresh corn is delicious!
Provided by Lakerdog2
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h5m
Yield 1/2 cup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook wild rice in chicken broth until almost done. Rice should still have a firm (but not crunchy) bite. Drain rice and allow to cool.
- Scrape corn kernels into a large mixing bowl. Add in cream, butter, beaten eggs, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir together.
- Add in cooled wild rice, stirring gently. Splash in milk so that mixture is stirrable, but not overly juicy.
- Taste for seasonings, adding more salt or cayenne pepper if needed.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until just turning golden brown on top and mixture is somewhat set.
SPICED BASMATI RICE AND SWEET CORN PILAF
Provided by David Tanis
Categories side dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Put rice in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Swish with fingers, then pour off water. Repeat 2 or 3 times, until water runs clear. Cover again with cold water and soak 20 minutes, then drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter or ghee in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, coriander, cumin, cloves, peppercorns and cardamom, and stir to coat. Let sizzle a bit, then add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter or ghee, the rice and the corn, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 1 minute. Add raisins and 2 cups broth or water and bring to brisk simmer. Taste cooking liquid for salt and adjust if necessary.
- Cover with tight-fitting lid, turn heat to low and let cook 15 minutes. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes off heat. Fluff rice and transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro, scallions and cashews, if desired. Serve with yogurt raita.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD WITH RICE, CORN, AND CHILIES
Categories Salad Chicken Rice Corn Hot Pepper Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk first 5 ingredients and 1/2 cup cilantro in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Place chicken, corn, chilies and bell peppers on rimmed baking sheet. Brush 1/2 cup dressing over both sides of chicken and vegetables. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Bring 3 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy large saucepan. Mix in rice. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Keep pan covered and let rice stand 5 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl; fluff with fork. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over hot rice and toss; let cool.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill chicken and vegetables until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 6 minutes per side. Cut chicken, peppers and chilies into strips. Cut corn off cobs. Toss chicken and vegetables in medium bowl with enough dressing to coat; add to rice and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 6 plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve.
- *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
- **Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.
SOOK MEI FAAN (CANTONESE CREAMED CORN WITH TOFU AND RICE)
Creamed corn over rice is a quintessential Cantonese dish often served at cha chaan tengs, casual diners that are ubiquitous in Hong Kong. There are many variations of sook mei faan, or corn rice. Some include chunks of pork or chicken, while another rendition has the creamy corn ladled over fried fish fillets. While this dish is traditionally made with canned creamed corn, this vegan version uses fresh corn, which offers a well-rounded sweetness that still feels bright, and is served over cold silken tofu, offering a pleasing contrast in texture and temperature.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories weekday, grains and rice, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Carefully pat the tofu dry with a clean kitchen towel, and cut each block into 8 slices.
- Place half the corn kernels into a blender or food processor, and blitz until creamy but still chunky.
- Heat a medium saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high. When hot, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the ginger, garlic and scallions, and cook for 20 seconds until aromatic. (They shouldn't brown too much.) Add the remaining corn kernels, along with the blitzed corn and vegetable stock, season well with salt and white pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to bring the mixture to a boil. Stirring constantly, slowly add the cornstarch slurry, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is slightly thickened.
- Divide rice among bowls. For each serving, lay 4 slices of silken tofu on top of the rice and top with a few spoonfuls of the creamed corn. Finish with scallions, cilantro and drizzle with sesame or chile oil.
CORN AND RICE
This is a traditional Bahamian side dish. Corn can be substituted with black-eyed peas or lima beans.
Provided by Kristal
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until the grease begins to render. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and thyme; cook until the onion is nearly translucent. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the tomato sauce, browning sauce, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir; simmer another 3 minutes. Add the corn; simmer another 3 minutes. Slowly pour the water into the mixture while stirring. Raise the heat to high and stir in the rice; bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the rice has absorbed all the moisture, about 30 minutes; fluff with a fork to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8 calories, Carbohydrate 92 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1119.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
SWEET CORN AND BASMATI RICE SALAD
Categories Salad Rice Side Sauté Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Buffet Pecan Corn Summer Healthy Vegan Watercress Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk red wine vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
- Using large sharp knife, cut corn kernels from cobs. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add green onions; sauté 30 seconds. Add corn; sauté until corn is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Vinaigrette and corn mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Rewarm corn mixture over medium heat and rewhisk vinaigrette before using.)
- Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Rinse rice in strainer. Add rice and § teaspoon salt to boiling water. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender (do not stir), about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
- Mix rice, corn mixture and pecans in large bowl. Mix in vinaigrette and watercress. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- *Available at Indian markets and many supermarkets.
LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE WITH CORN, PEPPERS AND ONIONS
Steps:
- If using fresh corn: After removing the husks and silk, cut the kernels from the cobs using a sharp knife (being careful not to cut into the cob itself). Place the kernels into a bowl and using the knife, scrape up and down the shaft of the cob (over the bowl of corn) extracting the natural "corn cream". If using canned or frozen corn, simply begin with step #2.
- To saute the vegetables: Melt the butter (or heat the oil) in a 2 1/2 quart heavy bottomed sauce pot (one that comes with a tight fitting lid). When hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Add the green pepper and saute until all the vegetables are softened and very fragrant, about 5 minutes over meduimlow heat.
- To toast the rice: If using an "aromatic" rice, rinse it through a sieve (medium mesh) and drain well (see note). Add the rice and cook over medium heat, stirring to coat the rice with the butter and vegetables. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the rice is dry and beginning to turn golden.
- To simmer (see note): Add the hot broth and return to a boil. Stir in the corn (whether fresh, drained canned or frozen), and bring back to a boil. Cover the pot and turn the heat to low. Simmer over a low flame for exactly 17 minutes without lifting the lid.
- To "settle" and serve: Uncover and add a good amount of fresh pepper and some salt to taste. If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of additional butter or margarine. Fluff with a fork, and cover the pot. Allow the rice to settle for 3 to 5 minutes to absorb any excess moisture. Serve hot.
- Time Management Tips:
- 1) For extra ease of preparation when assembling, all listed fresh vegetables can be chopped as much as one day ahead and kept refrigerated in separate (well covered) bowls.
- 2) The stock can be made months ahead and kept frozen in securely covered, heavy freezer containers.
- "Variation" Tips:
- 1) Changing the type of stock can give your rice dish a totally different taste and (at times) color. Choose your stock according to your menu and don't be afraid to mix different types of stock,vegetables (and herbs) to create an even more complex flavor. Also, always thaw more stock than you'll need so you can boil it down until the volume is reduced (which will concentrate the flavor).
- Some winning combinations of stock: Beef and chicken, chicken and shrimp, veal and beef, veal and chicken or chicken and fish.
- Tips From a Teacher:
- The most renown type of aromatic rice is Basmati rice which (once grown only in Pakistan and India), is now also grown here in the United States. This type of rice is special (although pricey) not only for it's nutty, butterlike and seductive flavor, but during cooking, the grains swell much more in length than in width, making the feel of the cooked rice more distinctive in the mouth. Basmati rice is also lower in starch which encourages the grains to remain separate.
- Jasmine rice, another long grain white rice once grown exclusively in Thailand, is now also grown here and the flavor is similar to Basmati although the texture is somewhat softer when cooked. The other readilyavailable types of aromatic rice are grown here and come in both white, tan and brown varieties. All of the new domestic breeds of rice are an attempt to duplicate the flavor and aroma of Basmati, at a more affordable price. They can be identified as Texmati, Wehani and Popcorn rice (also called Wild Pecan rice). These are all delicious and lend their own unique characteristics to the finished dish.
SOUTHWEST RICE AND CORN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Lemon Avocado Corn Bell Pepper Healthy Low Cholesterol Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 8 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook rice until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain again.
- Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and 3 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add corn, poblanos, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are just tender, 6 to 7 minutes; scrape into large bowl. Add rice, avocado, green onions, cilantro, and dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
QUICK COCONUT CURRY WITH RICE, CORN, AND BEANS
This is a quick curry because there are no vegetables to clean and chop. All ingredients are ones that can be stored on the shelf or freezer.
Provided by SN
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix black-eyed peas, coconut milk, corn, tomato paste, curry powder, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a pot until smooth and evenly combined; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, until curry sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Pour enough water into a separate pot to almost fill and bring to a boil; season with a pinch of salt. Add rice to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is very soft, about 15 minutes. Drain excess water from rice.
- Mix rice and curry sauce together in a large bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 615.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
RICE WITH PEPPERS AND CORN
Steps:
- Heat butter in a saucepan and add onion, sweet pepper and saffron.
- Add rice, salt, pepper and broth and bring to boil. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut and scrape kernels from ear of corn. There should be about 3/4 cup. Stir corn into the rice mixture and cover. Cook about 2 minutes longer and serve
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 503 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC RICE
"I usually roast quite a few ears of corn when they are on sale and freeze what I don't use at that time," writes Marilyn Rodriguez of Fairbanks, Alaska. "This is a wonderful side dish to go with a fish fry, barbecue or almost any summer meal. It's a constant at my house."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1-in. of bottom; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks. Place garlic cloves on a piece of heavy-duty foil; drizzle with 1/4 teaspoon oil. Fold foil around garlic and seal tightly. Place corn and garlic directly on oven rack. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Remove corn; bake garlic 5-10 minutes longer or until softened., Remove garlic from foil and place in a small bowl; cool. Mash with a fork. When corn is cool enough to handle, remove corn from cobs with a sharp knife., In a large saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually add the broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper and roasted garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-13 minutes or until heated through. Stir in roasted corn; cover and cook 7-10 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WILD RICE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, LEEKS, AND CORN
Provided by Nancy Oakes
Categories Side Roast Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian High Fiber Dinner Leek Corn Butternut Squash Fall Family Reunion Potluck Wild Rice Simmer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse rice in strainer under cold water; drain. Bring 6 cups water and 2 teaspoons coarse salt to boil in large saucepan. Add rice; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until rice grains begin to split and are tender but still slightly chewy, about 45 minutes. Drain. Spread on rimmed baking sheet to cool. Transfer to bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil rimmed baking sheet. Toss squash cubes and 3 tablespoons oil in medium bowl. Spread squash in single layer on prepared sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast just until tender but firm enough to hold shape, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer squash to bowl. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and 3/4 cup water; simmer until leeks are tender, about 7 minutes. Add corn; simmer 2 minutes longer. Add rice and butternut squash; simmer until heated through and liquid is absorbed, about 4 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
BAKED RICE WITH SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, AND CORN
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pierce sausage all over with the tip of a paring knife. In a large straight-sided ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet along with onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in rice, then broth; season with salt and pepper. Return sausage to pan and bring liquid to a boil. Add corn, cover, and bake until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving, topped with cilantro.
CRISPY CORN AND RICE TREATS
Sweeten crispy corn and rice cereal with a chocolate and peanut butter mixture, then coat it all with powdered sugar! It's a great Saturday night snack the whole family will love!
Provided by HOLMEN
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, melt together semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter.
- Place crispy corn and rice cereal in a large bowl. Pour the chocolate chip mixture over the cereal. Sift confectioners' sugar into the mixture. Cover bowl and shake vigorously until all cereal is fully coated. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 319.3 mg, Sugar 32 g
RICE AND CORN SIDE DISH
This is a quick inexpensive recipe to whip together. Goes great with just about everything.
Provided by Teresa Corrie
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute celery and onion in olive oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir water, rice, corn, chicken bouillon, and salt with the celery mixture. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a lid on the saucepan, and cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Leave covered and let sit off heat until the liquid is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
BLACK RICE, CORN AND CRANBERRIES
This recipe came to us from Nava Atlas, the author of "Vegan Holiday Kitchen: More than 200 Delicious, Festive Recipes for Special Occasions." "The first time I came up with this recipe, I thought I'd better cut the recipe in half so my family of four wouldn't be eating it for the rest of the week. What a mistake-we tore through it in no time. While it's a festive eyeful, it's too good to save for only special occasions, and too simple not to make for everyday meals."
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If using black rice, combine in a saucepan with 2 cups water. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. If you'd like a more tender grain, add 1/2 cup additional water and cook until absorbed. If using wild rice, combine with 3 cups of water and cook as directed above.
- Just before the rice is done, heat half the oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat until golden. Add the scallions and corn kernels and sauté just until warmed through.
- Transfer the cooked rice to the skillet. Turn the heat up to medium-high, then add the lime juice, cilantro, cumin, oregano, thyme, cranberries, and remaining oil. Gently stir the mixture, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, transfer to an attractive serving platter and sprinkle the pumpkin seeds over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 209, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 206 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
- Season your food well: Salt and pepper are essential seasonings, but don't be afraid to experiment with other spices and herbs. A little bit of garlic, onion, or chili powder can go a long way.
- Cook your rice perfectly: Rice is a staple ingredient in many corn and rice dishes. Make sure you cook it according to the package directions or use a rice cooker.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking corn and rice, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly.
- Let your dish rest before serving: After you've cooked your corn and rice dish, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors meld and the dish will be easier to serve.
Conclusion:
Corn and rice are two versatile ingredients that can be used to create a variety of delicious dishes. From simple side dishes to hearty main courses, there's something for everyone. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious corn and rice dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give one of these corn and rice dishes a try. You won't be disappointed.
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