Best 20 Minute Rice Recipes

10-MINUTE RICE CAKES

Steps:

• Mix rice, egg, basil, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Pour rice mixture into the skillet in 2 equal portions. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is browned, about 2 minutes more.

CLASSIC MINUTE® RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine milk, rice, sugar, raisins and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Beat eggs and vanilla lightly in a small bowl. Stir small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Stirring constantly, slowly pour egg mixture back into hot mixture. Stirring constantly, cook on low heat 1 minute until thickened. DO NOT BOIL.
• Remove from heat. Let stand 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm. Store any remaining pudding in refrigerator.

20-MINUTE BASIL, CHICKEN & TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken strips and cook until they are just done (4 to 6 minutes).
• Add onion, red pepper slices, and fresh garlic.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables barely tender (4 to 5 minutes).
• Add water, tomatoes, and rice.
• Cover pan and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until rice is tender or liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
• Remove cover; stir in basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

CLASSIC MINUTE RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine milk, rice, sugar, raisins and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally., Beat egg and vanilla lightly in a small bowl. Stir small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Stirring constantly, slowly pour egg mixture back into hot mixture. Stirring constantly, cook on low heat 1 minute until thickened. DO NOT BOIL., Remove from heat. Let stand 30 minutes. Serve warm. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Store any remaining pudding (good luck) in refrigerator.

30-MINUTE CHICKEN, VEGETABLES AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
• Add shallots and garlic, cook until soft; about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add chicken,(i season meat with just a pinch of salt and pepper, optional), cook until just browned.
• Add vegetables; cook; about 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
• note: i always use different vegetables.
• Stir in broth; bring to boil.
• Stir in rice and dressing; cover, reduce heat to low.
• Cook 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.

15 MINUTE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE DINNER

Steps:

• BROWN chicken in oil in large frying pan on medium heat for 5 minutes on each side; remove from pan.
• ADD soup and milk to pan; bring to boil.
• STIR in rice and broccoli; top with chicken and cover.
• COOK on low heat for 5 minutes.

15-MINUTE ASIAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the ginger and finely grate it in to a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil. Season with some salt and pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing and set aside. Thinly slice the mushrooms and scallions, keeping the white and green parts of the scallions separate. Add the sliced mushrooms, scallion whites and the edamame to the dressing in the large mixing bowl. Stir to combine and then marinate at room temperature (the mushrooms will become more tender while they sit in the dressing) while you prepare the rest of the ingredients, stirring occasionally. Reserve the sliced scallion greens to use as garnish.
• Place the rice in a glass mixing bowl and break it up using a fork. Place a damp paper towel directly on top of the rice and place in the microwave; cook until just warmed through and softened, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, remove the skin from the chicken and shred the meat in to large bite-size pieces, about 2 cups. Toss the chicken, warm rice and carrots with the mushrooms and edamame. Season with some salt and pepper.
• Toss the baby arugula and reserved dressing in a large mixing bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Divide the arugula among 4 large plates and top each with 2 cups of the salad mixture. Garnish with the reserved scallion greens.

CAMPBELL'S 15-MINUTE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & RICE DINNER

Steps:

• HEAT oil in skillet.
• Add chicken and cook until browned.
• Remove chicken.
• ADD soup, water, paprika and pepper; stir.
• Heat to a boil.
• STIR in rice and broccoli.
• Top with chicken.
• Season chicken with additional paprika and pepper.
• Cover and cook over low heat 5 minute.
• or until done.

20 MINUTE SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Boil the chicken stock and taco seasoning in a medium pot.
• Once mixture comes to a boil add the rice, salsa, corn and beans (or peas if you prefer; stir a bit.
• Turn heat to low and cover pot.
• Allow to cook on low, undisturbed, for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes are up, toss the rice a bit, and serve!

15 MINUTE VANILLA RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup of milk to boil in medium sauce pan.
• Stir in rice and raisins.
• Cover pan.
• Remove from heat.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile prepare pudding.
• Beat pudding mix into remaining 2 cups of cold milk with whisk for 2 minutes.
• Add rice mixture to pudding and stir.
• Cover surface with plastic wrap.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• Stir.
• Serve warm or chilled.

BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE BY MINUTE® RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook and stir onion in 1 tablespoon of the butter in large skillet on medium heat until tender.
• Add rice, soup, broccoli and cheese dip; mix lightly. Spoon into 1-1/2-quart casserole. Toss together remaining 1 tablespoon butter, melted, and bread cubes; sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through.

YUMMY SEASONED MINUTE RICE

Steps:

• Add all seasonings except butter and half of the sesame seeds to a microwave safe measuring cup.
• Add water and heat in microwave for 2 minutes to dissolve bouillon.
• Transfer to a small pot with lid and bring to a boil.
• Add rice, stir, cover and remove from heat.
• Let steam for 5 minutes and then add butter, fluff and recover until ready to serve.
• Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds when serving.

MINUTE RICE CLASSIC RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine milk, minute rice, sugar, raisins and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Beat egg and vanilla with wire whisk until well blended. Add a small amount of the hot milk mixture; mix well. Return to saucepan; cook and stir on low heat 1 minute. (do not boil).
• Remove from heat. Let stand 30 minutes. Serve warm. Store any remaining pudding in refrigerator.

30-MINUTE PORK FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and hoisin in a bowl.
• Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil; swirl to coat. Add pork in a single layer; cook, without stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir-fry until pork is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 4 minutes. Transfer pork to soy sauce mixture; toss to coat.
• Pour egg into the pan; cook, without stirring, until set, about 45 seconds. Cut egg into bite-sized pieces.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add bell pepper, edamame, and 1/2 cup green onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add cooked rice; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add pork and soy sauce mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 1 minute. Top rice with egg and remaining green onions.

12-MINUTE SCRAMBLED TOFU VEGAN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Set the tofu on a large cutting board and mash with a potato masher or fork until it's crumbled. Set aside.
• Place a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When hot, add the onion. Saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
• Add one tablespoon of the sesame oil, then add the ginger, smoked paprika, turmeric, and mashed tofu. Cook, stirring until the spices are well-incorporated, about 2 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Add the remaining sesame oil and the rice. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice sizzles and is thoroughly warmed through, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the corn, peas, and Tamari (or soy sauce) and cook until the veggies are warm, about one more minute.
• Taste and add additional Tamari or soy sauce if desired.
• Serve topped with chopped chives or other herbs of choice, chopped scallions, or even a little crumbled bacon for the carnivores' portions if you like. We like to pass the Sriracha with this fried rice, as well.

30-MINUTE RICE PUDDING WITH DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Place rice in strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Place rice, milk, raisins, and orange peel in large saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into pan; add bean. Bring rice mixture to simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to lowest possible temperature, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 23 minutes. Remove from heat. Add egg yolks; stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in sugar.
• Divide pudding among eight 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups. Chill until cold, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

15 MINUTE CHEESEBURGER RICE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in large skillet; drain.
• Add water, ketchup and mustard.
• Bring to a boil.
• Stir in 2 cups uncooked Minute rice.
• Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
• Cover; cook on low heat 5 minutes.

MINUTE RICE FIVE SPICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown meat in oil, add onions and cook until tender.
• Stir in seasonings, soup, tomatoes, and Minute rice.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Spoon into 1 1/2 quart baking dish. (But I only use a cast iron skillet, since it is both oven and stove top friendly. Plus, my Grandmother always made it in a cast iron skillet, and I did learn from her. She was the best cook for comfort foods.).
• Criss cross with cheese and broil until cheese melts.
• Garnish with olives if desired.
• Instead of olives, we sometimes use jalepenos.
• Also, this recipe works well when you cook it in a cast iron skillet- you only dirty one dish that way!

15 MINUTE CHILI AND RICE WRAPS

Steps:

• Bring chili and water to boil in medium saucepan.
• Stir in rice.
• Cover.
• Cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
• Spoon approx 1/2 cup chili mixture onto each tortilla.
• Top with cheese and sour cream, and fold up.

20 MINUTE GARLIC ROSEMARY CHICKEN & BROWN RICE DINNER

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add chicken; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp.
• each of the garlic powder and rosemary.
• Cover.
• Cook 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove chicken from skillet.
• Add broth and water to skillet; stir.
• Bring to boil.
• Stir in rice and remaining garlic powder and rosemary.
• Top with chicken; cover.
• Cook on low heat 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Let stand 5 minutes.