Best 6 Rainbow Rice Recipes

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Rainbow rice is a vibrant and eye-catching dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This colorful dish is made by cooking rice with a variety of different-colored vegetables, such as carrots, peas, corn, and bell peppers. Rainbow rice is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and it's also a healthy and delicious side dish for any meal. There are many different ways to make rainbow rice, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste and skill level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, you're sure to find a rainbow rice recipe that you'll love.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

RAINBOW PEPPERS AND SHRIMP WITH RICE NOODLES



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You can now find brown rice noodles in many supermarkets and whole foods stores. For a vegetarian version of this dish, try it with tofu instead of shrimp.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 17

7 ounces thin rice stick noodles 1/2 of a 14-ounce package, preferably brown rice noodles
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce (more to taste)
2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
3/4 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil
1 large red bell pepper, cut in 2-inch julienne
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut in 2-inch julienne
4 scallions, minced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • Place the noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for at least 20 minutes until soft. Drain in a colander. With kitchen scissors, cut into 6-inch lengths. Set aside within reach of your wok or pan. Combine the broth, 2 teaspoons of the soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of the rice wine or sherry and sugar in a small bowl. Combine the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the ginger and the minced jalapeño in another bowl. Have all of your ingredients within reach of your wok or pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine or sherry and 1 tablespoon of the ginger. Stir together well. Lightly salt the shrimp and toss with the cornstarch mixture until coated.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates from the surface within a second or two. Add the oil to the sides of the pan and tilt the pan to distribute. Add the garlic, ginger and jalapeño, and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the peppers and stir-fry for one minute. Add the shrimp along with any liquid in the bowl, and stir-fry for two to three minutes until pink and opaque. Add the scallions, drained noodles and the broth mixture, and stir-fry for one to two minutes until the noodles are just tender. Add the cilantro and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Stir in the sesame oil, remove from the heat and serve, with more soy sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 375, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 803 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RAINBOW TROUT WITH JASMINE RICE AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 rainbow trout, heads removed and cleaned
Salt and black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
Jasmine Rice, recipe follows
Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows
3 cups Jasmine rice, rinsed
3 1/2 cups cold water
3/4 cup finely diced onion
1 bay leaf
Salt
White Pepper
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
3/4 cup fresh citrus juice (lemon, lime, or orange, or a combination), plus more if desired
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 1/2 cups canola-olive oil blend (1 1/4 cups each or your preference)
Salt
White pepper
Steamed fresh seasonal vegetables, accompaniment

Steps:

  • Season trout fillets lightly with salt and pepper on both meat and skin sides. Lightly dust fillets with flour and shake off excess. In a non-stick skillet large enough to hold all 4 fish, heat the oil and butter over high heat until almost smoking. (You may need to work in batches or use 2 skillets if you don't have one that is large enough). Carefully place the trout, meat side down, in the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully turn the fish over with tongs and finish cooking on the skin side, about 2 more minutes. With tongs, remove the trout from the skillet and serve immediately with the rice and vinaigrette.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Add enough salt and pepper to make the water taste slightly salty. Cover and bring to a boil. When the water level drops below the rice, reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for about 8 minutes and turn off the heat. Leave covered and let stand for about 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot with the trout.
  • Add vinegar, citrus juice, shallots, and mustard to a blender. Blend for 30 seconds. Slowly add oil while machine is running until emulsified; the vinaigrette should be thick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add more citrus juice, to taste, if desired. Drizzle over trout. Toss with steamed fresh seasonal vegetables, if desired.

DOMINICAN RAINBOW RICE



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Make and share this Dominican Rainbow Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Italy

Categories     White Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked rice (Make sure it is still HOT)
1 sweet red pepper
1 green sweet pepper
1 cup sweet corn
1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves (finely chopped)
1 onion
3 tablespoons butter
salt

Steps:

  • Cut the vegetables into very small cubes.
  • Sauté all the ingredients (except for the rice) using the butter until the onions are semi-transparent. Add salt to taste.
  • Finally add the rice and combine all the ingredients. Fluff the rice using a fork. Dish up hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.2, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 69.6, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 5.5

CHICKEN ON RAINBOW RICE



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Chicken breasts can be used for a variety of interesting meals, says Bill Hilbrich of St. Cloud, Minnesota. For this delightful entree, Bill enhances them with a lightly seasoned marinade and rice pilaf.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
1 boneless skinless chicken breast half
1/4 cup each chopped onion, sweet red pepper and green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a small resealable plastic bag, combine the oil and lime juice; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and peppers in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, salt and pepper; heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts :

RAINBOW RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup green peppers
1/2 cup red peppers
1/2 cup yellow peppers
1/2 cup orange peppers
1 large Spanish onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic powder
Ground black pepper
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 can sliced black olives
1 cup rice

Steps:

  • Chop peppers and onions into small pieces. Saute peppers and onions in olive oil and season with garlic and black pepper. Add mushrooms and olives to the mix. Slow cook 1 cup of rice with water according to package instructions. When done add peppers, mushrooms, onions and olives.

RAINBOW RICE KRISPY TREATS



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These 4 recipes are all made with the basic rice krispy treats recipe. Give one of them a try; you will be delighted if not addicted! Any of these recipes can be made into Krispy Pop or Easter Eggs. See slide show.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 23

RAINBOW:
6 c fruit pebbles
3 Tbsp butter, melted
4 c mini marshmallows
1 tsp vanilla extract
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE:
1 1/2 c chocolate chips
6 c cocoa krispies
3 Tbsp butter, melted
4 c marshmallows, mini
DOUBLE PEANUT BUTTER:
6 1/2 c peanut butter cheerios
1 1/2 c peanut butter chips
3 Tbsp butter,melted
4 c mini marshmallows
COCONUT DREAMS:
6 c plain (regular) rice krispy cereal
1 c flaked coconut
3/4 c vanilla or white chocolate chips
3 Tbsp heaping coconut oil
1 tsp coconut flavoring
1/3 c chocolate chips
4 1/4 c marshmallows, mini

Steps:

  • 1. For all the recipes line separate 9x13-inch pans with foil that over-hangs pan for easy out of pan; and spray generously with non-stick buttery spray. Set aside. Rainbow: Melt butter over low heat in large saucepan. Add mini marshmallows-stir until melted. Pour mixture over cereal in a large bowl and with buttered hands or spoon mix until well coated . Press into prepared pan. Cool until set, lift out with foil and cut to size desired.
  • 2. Double Chocolate: Melt butter over low heat in large saucepan. Add mini marshmallows , stir until melted. Stir in chocolate chips,stir until melted. Pour mixture over cereal in large bowl. Mix with buttered hands or large spoon until well coated. Press into prepared pan. Proceed as above.
  • 3. Double Peanut Butter: Melt butter in large saucepan with the peanut butter chips and marshmallows; stir until melted. Pour over peanut butter cheerios in large bowl and mix with buttered hands until mixture is well coated. Press into prepared pan. Chill until set. Remove by foil. Cut into desired sizes.
  • 4. Coconut Dreams: In a large saucepan over low heat add the coconut oil , coconut, coconut flavoring, and mini marshmallows and vanilla chips; stir until combine and vanilla chips are melted. Pour over plain rice krispies in a large bowl and with butter hands or spoon mix until all is well coated. Press into prepared pan. Melt chocolate chips in microwave for 30 seconds interval until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over crispies. Chill until set. Remove by foil and cut into squares.

Rainbow rice tips:

  • Use different colors of rice, such as white, black, red, or purple, to create a vibrant dish.
  • Cook the rice in a large pot of boiling water until it is al-dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • If you don't have time to cook the rice, you can use pre-cooked rice from a package.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, add some spices or herbs to the rice, such as turmeric, paprika, or cumin.
  • Be careful not to overcook the rice, as it will become too soft and sticky.
  • Serve the rice immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for later.

Rainbow rice conclusion:

Rainbow rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to add some color and variety to your diet, and it is also a healthy and nutritious meal. Rainbow rice can be served as a side dish or as a main course, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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