Best 20 Herb Rice Recipes

SAVORY HERB RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water, butter and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

EASY HERB RICE

Steps:

• Mix water, beef bouillon, onion, thyme, marjoram, and rosemary together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

GARLIC, HERB, ORZO AND RICE PLIAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
• Add orzo and rice; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
• Stir in broth and water.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. (Add more water as needed if rice and pasta are not done before liquid is absorbed).
• Stir in the onions, basil, parsley and salt.
• Serve. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan on top if desired.

HERB MIX FOR RICE

Steps:

• In an airtight container, combine the first six ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 3/4 cup total). , To prepare rice: In a saucepan, bring water and 3 tablespoons herb mix to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

SABZI POLO (GREEN HERB RICE)

Steps:

• Place rice in a medium bowl and cover with tepid water. Gently swish it around with your finger to activate the starches, then tip the bowl to drain water. Repeat this process until water runs clear, about 7 rinses. Cover rice with cold water, add 1 tablespoon salt, stir gently, and soak for 1 hour. Drain rice without rinsing.
• Crush saffron threads to a powder in a small mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl with 2 tablespoons boiling water. Stir, cover, and set saffron water aside.
• Fill a 5-quart nonstick pot with 12 cups water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 4 tablespoons salt and stir until dissolved. Add rice, stir once gently, and watch carefully as it cooks so water does not boil over. Taste water for salt and adjust accordingly. Cook rice until the first piece pops up to the surface. Set a timer for 4 minutes and cook, scooping off any foam from the surface, until the timer goes off. Test rice and continue to cook until tender on the outside but still firm to the bite on the inside, 6 to 8 minutes more.
• Drain rice in a colander and rinse quickly with lukewarm water and a spray faucet to rinse off extra starch. Taste rice and gently rinse again if too salty. Set aside to drain completely. Wash and dry the pot.
• Combine chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, dill, and chives with dried dill in a medium bowl. Gently combine herb mixture with rice in the colander, taking care not to break the grains of rice.
• Place the clean pot over medium heat. Add oil, 1 tablespoon saffron water, and a pinch of salt; swirl the pot until the bottom and lower sides are coated with the oil mixture. Trim or tear lavash bread and cover the bottom of the pot to create the tahdig layer.
• Gently scatter rice-herb mixture over the tahdig in a pyramid shape, making sure lavash is completely covered. Place garlic stalks on top at the outer edges of the rice. Gently poke the handle of a wooden spoon into the rice a few times, being careful not to hit the tahdig; this will allow steam to escape while cooking. Cover and cook until you see steam escaping from the sides of the lid and tahdig starts to set, 10 to 13 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup boiling water with melted butter and remaining saffron water. Lay a kitchen towel out on a heatproof surface.
• Test the tahdig by quickly tapping the side of the pot with a wooden spoon. When the pot sizzles, remove it from the heat. Remove the lid and place it on the kitchen towel, being careful that none of the condensation drips into the pot. Wrap the towel around the lid and secure the ends at the top by the handle so they will not hang near the heat source. Drizzle the butter mixture over the rice and cover with the towel-wrapped lid.
• Place a heat diffuser on a burner over low or medium-low heat and return the pot to the stove. Cook until crispy, rotating the pot a few times, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and place on a damp kitchen towel; let sit, uncovered, for 5 minutes so tahdig will release easily.
• Serve the rice on a platter, garnish with garlic stalks, and remove the tahdig whole or in pieces and serve on the side. Or, invert carefully but quickly (like a cake) onto a serving platter.

BUTTER HERB RICE

Steps:

• Add water, bouillon cubes, and butter to a large stock pan and bring to boil.
• Add rice and oregano. Be sure to crush oregano with fingertips to bring out full flavor.
• Return to boil, then turn temperature to low. Cover pan with lid and simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and let sit covered for a few minutes before serving.

APRICOT-GLAZED SALMON WITH HERB RICE

Steps:

• Place salmon in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the wine, spreadable fruit and ginger; spoon over salmon. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the broth, rice and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add apricots; cover and cook 5-8 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in the parsley, chives and thyme. Serve with salmon. Sprinkle each serving with almonds.,

PARMESAN LEMON HERB BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the middle position.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Spread rice in a 8x8 glass baking dish.
• Combine the onion, oil, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in the broth and bring to a boil.
• Once broth is boiling immediately pour it over the rice.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with a double layer of foil.
• Bake until rice is tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
• Remove baking dish from oven, uncover, and fluff the rice with a fork.
• Stir in the parmesan, parsley, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper.
• Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and let the rice stand for 5 minutes longer before serving.

PERSIAN SABZI POLO (HERB RICE WITH FAVA BEANS)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan bring water to a boil. Rinse rice; stir into boiling water. Boil just until rice rises to the surface of the water. Drain rice and return it to the saucepan. Stir in the oil and water. Mix in the dill, parsley, cilantro, fava beans, turmeric, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
• Cook the rice over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to the lowest setting. Cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes. Note: It's normal to end up with crispy rice (called Tadig) on the bottom of the pot after cooking; it's delicious.

SIMPLE HERB RICE

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; add to the skillet. Stir in rice, parsley, sage and celery salt if desired. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until rice is tender.

CUMIN HERB RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook cumin seeds and white part of scallions in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until scallions are softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Stir in broth, water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover pan, then reduce heat to low and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork and toss with scallion greens, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil.

NUTTY HERB RICE SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Place in bowl or resealable plastic bag; stir or shake till mixed well.
• TO MAKE RICE:.
• Combine 1 cup uncooked raw rice, 2 cups water, 3 tablespoons seasoning mix (above), and 1 tablespoon butter.
• Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low.
• Cook about 20-25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

CHICKEN AND RICE WITH CREAMY HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring first three ingredients to a boil in a large skillet, add chicken. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, turning chicken after 8 minutes. Remove chicken from pan, set aside and keep warm.
• Bring cooking liquid to boil, cook 5 minutes or until reduced to about 2/3 cup.
• Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch, add to skillet. Bring to a boil, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add cream cheese, cook until well blended, stirring constantly with a whisk.
• Return chicken to sauce, warm through but do not boil.
• Serve chicken over rice, spoon sauce over chicken.

HERB-RICE MIX

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in airtight plastic bag with these directions.
• Mix with 2 cups cold water and 1 tablespoon butter in heavy saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring once with a fork.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 to 14 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.

THAI-STYLE SPROUTED RICE AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• Combine the fish sauce and water in a small saucepan. Add the sugar, lemon grass, garlic and chili flakes, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Make sure the liquid does not boil down. Transfer to a bowl or measuring cup, and whisk in the canola oil and lime juice. Toss with the salad.
• Line a platter with lettuce leaves, top with the salad and serve.

HERB AND SCALLION RICE

Steps:

• Puree water, cilantro, mint, scallions, and garlic in a blender until smooth.
• Heat oil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add rice, and stir to coat. Cook until slightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add herb puree and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

HERB RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 16-20 minutes or until rice is tender.

MUSHROOM-HERB RICE

Steps:

• Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt and tbsp of olive oil; add rice.
• Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• Remove pan from heat and allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
• While waiting on rice, saute onion and celery in butter and rest of oil until tender.
• Add mushrooms, remaining salt and pepper, and cook 1 minute more, or until mushrooms are soft.
• Remove lid from rice, and stir in vegetables, chopped herbs and rosemary.

HERB LENTILS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
• Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cover and bake at 350*F for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring twice.
• Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH RELISH AND HERB RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff rice with a fork and add parsley; toss to combine. Rinse onion under cool water. Drain, blot dry, and transfer to a medium bowl. Add peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill until browned and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, flipping once. Serve chops with peach relish and rice.