Sweet pepper rice is a flavorful and vibrant dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. This delightful dish combines the sweetness of bell peppers with the savory flavors of rice, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a special occasion, sweet pepper rice is a versatile recipe that can be easily customized to suit your preferences. This flavorful dish is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET BELL PEPPER RICE
Normally a pepper and rice dish has a Mexican or Spanish kind of flair to it. I wanted something a little more Italian, and this is what I came up with.
Provided by Joey Joan
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir green bell pepper and red bell pepper into onion mixture; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour wine into vegetable mixture and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir rice into vegetables. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 76.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SWEET PEPPER RICE
This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture, with a sprinkling of parsley for a gourmet touch. -Betty Nickeles, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small skillet or saucepan, saute the rice and garlic in butter until rice is browned. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the peppers, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SWEET PEPPER WILD RICE SALAD
Sherryl Ludlow of Rolla, Missouri sends a wild rice salad that's packed with health and fun flavors in every bite.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the wild rice, 1 cup broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the long grain rice and remaining broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large nonstick skillet, saute the peppers and zucchini in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes. Add onions; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl., Drain wild rice if necessary; stir into vegetable mixture. Stir in white rice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining oil; toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET PEPPER RICE
This colorful rice is perfect for a Mexican meal. The rice takes on the warm essence of sweet peppers, onions, and paprika as they slowly simmer together. Cayenne adds heat, but for a spicier version, include a diced jalapeno chili or two. This also makes a nice filling for bell peppers. Adapted from Field of Greens cookbook by Annie Somerville. I f you do use brown basmati rice, you may need to cook it a little longer, check pkg. directions)
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Rice
Time 45m
Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse the rice well. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet that has a tight fitting lid. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoons salt; saute over medium heat about 5 mins., until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and wine(or veg. broth) and cook 1-2 minutes , until the pan is nearly dry. Follow with the bell peppers(and chlies if using), 1/2 teaspoons salt, paprika, and a few pinches of cayenne, and the black pepper. Stir in the drained rice and saute with the onions and peppers until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Pour the boiling water over, making sure that is the rice is covered. When the water returns to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook until rice is tender, just under 20 mins.(longer for brown rice).
- Gently stir in the cilantro and serve. Enjoy!
PEA AND SWEET PEPPER RICE
An easy side dish that's tasty , too! Great served with Chicken, Pork or Fish.
Provided by Deb Justus
Categories Rice Sides
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Sauté onion in butter until tender.
- 2. Add rice, cook and stir over medium heat until rice is light brown
- 3. Add wine, thyme and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- 4. Add broth, bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer covered 15 minutes.
- 5. Add peas and sweet pepper. Stir until heated through.
- 6. Remove from heat, stir in the 1/3 cup parmesan cheese.
- 7. Serve with additional cheese.
Tips:
- Use fresh and ripe bell peppers. This will give your rice a more vibrant color and flavor.
- Choose a rice that will hold its shape after cooking. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
- Be careful not to overcook the rice. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
- Add the vegetables and seasonings to the rice after it has been cooked. This will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming overcooked and the seasonings from overpowering the rice.
- Serve the rice immediately. This will ensure that it is at its best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Sweet pepper rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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