Rice medley is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is made with a variety of rices, such as brown rice, white rice, and wild rice, and is often combined with other ingredients like vegetables, herbs, and spices. The result is a dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. Rice medley can be cooked in a variety of ways, including on the stovetop, in the oven, or in a rice cooker. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY
Make and share this Easy Vegetable Rice Medley recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SouthernBell2627
Categories Rice
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Add onion, carrot, celery, and red pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice and peas; cover.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- ****To save time, replace all the veggies with 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables or frozen broccoli florets and add them when you would have added the peas.
RICE VEGETABLE MEDLEY
This recipe combines rice with frozen vegetables. The veggies are small enough for my daughter, Sara, to handle easily. The same's true of the rice, which she can pick up with her fingers.-Coleen Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the rice, water, soup mix and salt; bring to a boil. Add the vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cook until rice and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM RICE MEDLEY
With tons of veggies and flavorful rice, this simple dish has all your sides covered. Hearty and filling, this, paired with chicken or the pork chops here, is the only side you'll need. Vary the basil depending on how sweet you like your meals. Pat Habiger - Spearville, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour broth into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the mushrooms, zucchini and carrot; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add asparagus and basil; cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. , In a small serving bowl, combine the rice, asparagus mixture, cheese and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
BEEF AND RICE MEDLEY
This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and very delicious! The whole family loves it!
Provided by Katherine
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place ground beef and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in water and rice. Season with beef bouillon and black pepper. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Stir in diced tomatoes and green peppers. Simmer another 10 minutes, until green pepper is tender. Sprinkle top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 132.4 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 803.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
CORN RICE MEDLEY
Adding colorful vegetables to rice is a simple way to dress it up. This is a versatile side dish for many entrees. -Cheryl Ivers, Orangeburg, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1- minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the red pepper and green onion in oil until tender. Stir into rice. Add the corn. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BEEF AND WILD RICE MEDLEY
A packaged rice mix speeds up preparation of this meal-in-one entree. Cayenne pepper gives the beef a little kick, and an assortment of veggies add color and crunch.-Janelle Christensen of Big Lake, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne. Sprinkle over beef., In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef in oil until no longer pink; drain. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the water and rice mix with contents of seasoning packet. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 23-28 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CROCK POT RICE & VEGETABLE MEDLEY
From Canadian Living Slow cooker Cookbook Special. This is a recipe I'd like to try soon. It looks so easy to make.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Rice
Time 4h40m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Saute the onion, carrots, celery and garlic, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened (about 5 min).
- Add sauteed veggies to slow cooker.
- Add vegetable stock, rice, sun dried tomatoes, salt, pepper and saffron.
- Cover and cook for 4 hours on low until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in the peas, peppers and lemon juice using a fork.
- Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes until hot and peppers are tender.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 401.7, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3
RICE MEDLEY
In this easy recipe, ordinary rice is dressed up with peas, shredded carrot and seasonings. This fresh-tasting and colorful side dish goes great with a variety of meaty main courses.-Doyle Rounds, Bridgewater, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; add lemon juice. Fluff with a fork.
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SLOW-COOKER WILD RICE MEDLEY
Slow cook wild rice with veggies to make this tasty side dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 5h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except pine nuts, cherries and parsley.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until wild rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle pine nuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Set aside.
- Just before serving, stir cherries and toasted pine nuts into wild rice. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg
BROWN AND WILD RICE MEDLEY
"I got the idea for this dish at a Mongolian restaurant here in Bogota. It's a versatile recipe as you can add any vegetable or amount of vegetables you want." Sharon Fleming - Bogota, Colombia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook rice mix according to package directions, omitting butter., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and green beans in oil for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, carrots and pepper; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Add vegetables and almonds to cooked rice; stir until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER RICE MEDLEY
In this no-fuss side dish, green peppers, cauliflower and broccoli share the stage with brown rice that's mildly flavored with soy sauce. We eat a lot of fresh vegetables, so this versatile combination is always well received.-Kara de la Vega, Santa Rosa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the water, soy sauce and bouillon to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, onion and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Stir vegetables and thyme into rice mixture.
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CELERY MUSHROOM RICE MEDLEY
WHEN MY MENU features poultry, I reach for this side dish recipe with its subtle sage flavor. The zesty onion and crunchy celery make a superb combination, and it's easy to make. -Estelle Stimel, Conway, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion, celery, mushrooms and green pepper in butter until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in rice, salt, sage and pepper; reduce heat to low. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through.
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COLORFUL RICE MEDLEY
"I found this recipe while searching for something with peas that was different from what I usually serve guests," says Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas. "It's colorful, tasty and could go with a variety of entrees."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion in butter for 1 minute. Add rice and red pepper; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned., Stir in the broth, wine, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in peas; cover and simmer 3-5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and peas are heated through. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WILD RICE MEDLEY
For an autumn feel at any meal, serve this distinctive side dish starring wild rice. The recipe comes from Antonia Seguin of Westlock, Alberta.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add rice; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add mushrooms; saute until tender. Stir in rice and tomato. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY
WE'VE BEEN eating this wonderful side dish for as long as I can remember. It's an old-time recipe from this part of the country, and I like it because of its great flavor and festive color. It complements most any meal, so we enjoy it often. -Auton Miller, Piney Flats, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is lightly browned. Add the tomato, pepper, water and salt; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in peas and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI RICE MEDLEY
A relative brought this dish to a family get-together. I got the recipe on the spot.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring the broth, water, summer squash, zucchini, salt and dill weed to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato and Parmesan cheese.
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MUSHROOM RICE MEDLEY
We would never hear the end of it if we failed to have my grandmother's mushroom rice dish on the table for any family gathering. It's the one dish my dad requests most often.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, brown rice, wild rice, bouillon and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Stir in rice and bacon; heat through. Season with salt if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BROWN RICE ITALIAN MEDLEY
A great vegetable and rice combination! Can be used as a side dish or a meatless one dish meal. From Vegetarian Times magazine.
Provided by superblondieno2
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare the rice according to the directions on the package.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium hear.
- Add asparagus and peppers and sauté 5 minutes or until crisp tender.
- Stir in pine nuts and rice and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper and top with parmesan cheese is desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 16.8, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 7.4
BROWN RICE MEDLEY
This is a great side dish for fish, chicken or any other meat. You can also create your own rendition with whatever you have in the house, but this is a great start. The vinaigrette is key though.
Provided by Darci Juris
Categories Rice Sides
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Brown rice - I recommend cooking good brown rice, which takes about 45 minutes. The flavor is much better than the minute brown rice. Another tip for more flavor is to cook the rice in half vegetable broth, half water. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- 2. Prepare vinaigrette by whisking all ingredients together until well blended.
- 3. Drizzle dressing over rice, tossing gently to coat, until you achieve your desired saturation. Serve!
LENTIL RICE MEDLEY
With so many fresh ingredients, this medley pairs well with milder foods, such as chicken or fish, and can easily stand alone as a main dish. Writes Dee Fifer of Commerce City, Colorado, "This lentil recipe that I make often for my family and company is always enjoyed."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add carrots; cook 2 minutes longer. Add lentils and rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Stir in broccoli and zucchini; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until lentils and rice are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato sauce and tomato; heat through.
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Tips:
- Use the right rice: Different types of rice have different cooking times and textures. Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, is best for pilaf or stir-fried rice. Short-grain rice, such as sushi rice, is best for risotto or rice pudding.
- Rinse the rice before cooking: Rinsing the rice removes the starch, which helps to prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
- Use the right amount of water: The amount of water you use will depend on the type of rice and the cooking method. A good rule of thumb is to use 1 1/2 cups of water for every cup of rice.
- Cook the rice over low heat: Cooking the rice over low heat helps to prevent the rice from boiling over and becoming mushy.
- Let the rice rest before serving: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the rice to absorb the remaining moisture and become fluffy.
Conclusion:
Rice is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. With the right tips and techniques, you can cook perfect rice every time. Whether you're making a simple side dish or a complex main course, these tips will help you create delicious and memorable rice dishes.
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