Best 9 Yellow Pepper Rice Recipes

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Yellow pepper rice is a classic and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of bell peppers with the nutty flavor of rice. It is a simple yet versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. Originating from regions known for their vibrant cuisine, this recipe has spread far and wide, inspiring culinary enthusiasts and home cooks alike to create their own unique interpretations. Whether you prefer a spicy kick, a hint of smokiness, or a rich and creamy texture, there is a yellow pepper rice recipe out there to suit every taste bud. In this article, we will explore some of the best yellow pepper rice recipes, guiding you through the culinary journey of this delectable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

YELLOW PEPPER RICE



Yellow pepper rice image

Perfect with salmon or white fish, this makes a great change from plain rice

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
1 red pepper , deseeded and chopped
thumb-size piece fresh root ginger , finely chopped
250g basmati rice
1 tsp turmeric
600ml vegetable stock
25g flaked almond , toasted

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wide pan with a lid, then cook the onion, pepper and ginger together for 5 mins, stirring, until softened. Stir in the rice and turmeric for 1 min more, then pour over the stock. When the stock begins to simmer, cover with the lid.
  • Cook for 12 mins until the rice is tender and stock has been absorbed. If the rice is tender but a little stock remains, turn off the heat, cover again, then leave for 2-3 mins. Season and stir through the almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

BAKED RICE WITH YELLOW SQUASH AND RED PEPPER



Baked Rice With Yellow Squash and Red Pepper image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium-size red sweet pepper
2 small yellow squash, about 1/2 pound
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup converted rice
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 1/4 cups water or fresh or canned chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Core and seed pepper. Cut flesh into thin strips about 1 1/2 inches long.
  • Wash and trim squash. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add pepper strips and squash and cook, stirring, 1 minute over medium heat. Add rice, bay leaf, thyme, Tabasco sauce, water, salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 17 minutes.
  • Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Using a fork, distribute the remaining 1 tablespoon butter through the rice. Keep covered in a warm place until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 564 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PEPPERED CILANTRO RICE



Peppered Cilantro Rice image

This colorful confetti rice is a traditional dish in Puerto Rico. We enjoy it in the summer alongside grilled shrimp kabobs, but it is good with most any entree. -Laura Lunardi of West Chester, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Add the water, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 18-22 minutes. , Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET BELL PEPPER RICE



Sweet Bell Pepper Rice image

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

2 cups water
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tiny pinch salt
1 splash dry white wine
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

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

BASIC YELLOW RICE



Basic Yellow Rice image

Simple and delicious basic yellow rice.

Provided by EthioCook

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large shallots, chopped
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat butter in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in rice, garlic, salt, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and bay leaves. Continue to cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Discard bay leaves. Transfer to a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 392.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

GARLICKY YELLOW RICE



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This is a nice rice to make especially when you want a nice color contrast. With the turmeric, it colors the dish a dark yellow. From Quick and Easy Weeknights.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 43m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 3/4 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
6 garlic cloves, crushed
3 3/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon pepper
green onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion, and saute 7 minutes or until tender.
  • Add rice and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
  • Add water and next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 23 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Garnish with green onion tops, if desired.

SWEET PEPPER RICE



Sweet Pepper Rice image

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

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
Minced fresh parsley

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.

PEPPER FRIED RICE



Pepper Fried Rice image

I was once amazed to find I could use frozen red and yellow bell pepper strips straight from the package. (I am aware that this is not a revelation to everyone; call me stupid.) The peppers are great in a simple quick dish of fried rice. If frozen vegetables are handled expeditiously, they are often better than buying 'fresh' at the store." It's true. Freezing, especially after blanching (which is almost always a part of the process), locks in both flavor and nutrients. And the use of I.Q.F. (individually quick frozen) technology has become routine, and the results are profoundly better than freezing vegetables in solid blocks. (These products are almost always sold in plastic bags, not boxes, and as a rule you should buy frozen vegetables in plastic bags.)

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
1 pound frozen bell pepper strips, preferably a mixture of red and yellow
Salt and pepper
4 cups cooked rice, preferably long grain
2 tablespoons good soy sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • Put peanut oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, and turn heat to medium high. A minute later, add peppers and raise heat to high. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add rice, separating it with your hands as you do so. Cook, stirring and breaking up the rice lumps, until it is hot and begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 681 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

(LEFTOVER) CHICKEN, SPINACH AND YELLOW PEPPER RICE



(Leftover) Chicken, Spinach and Yellow Pepper Rice image

Fast and filling, this juicy, colourful and fresh-tasting combination is similar to risotto, but lighter on the palate and the hips! A good way to use leftover chicken.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped
10 ounces medium-grain white rice
2/3 cup white wine
4 1/2 cups chicken stock
4 1/2 ounces cooked chicken, chopped
2 ounces baby spinach leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the stock in a small saucepan and bring to simmering point.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the yellow pepper and fry, stirring often, until the pepper has softened but not browned. Add the rice and continue cooking and stirring for 1-2 minutes, until the rice is translucent and shiny.
  • Pour the wine into the pan of rice and simmer until it has almost evaporated. Add a ladle of the hot stock to the rice and cook, stirring constantly, over a low heat until the liquid has been absorbed. Continue adding the stock to the rice a little at a time and stirring until the liquid has been absorbed, for about 17 minutes.
  • When the rice is almost done, add the chicken and the spinach leaves and stir to mix evenly. Allow to heat through for 2-3 minutes, then adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 424.9, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 20.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice: Use a medium-grain rice, such as Arborio or Carnaroli, for a creamy, risotto-like texture. If you prefer a fluffier rice, use a long-grain rice, such as Basmati or Jasmine.
  • Sauté the rice before adding the liquid: This will help to toast the rice and give it a nutty flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Vegetable broth, chicken broth, or even a combination of the two will add depth of flavor to the rice.
  • Add vegetables and spices to taste: Yellow pepper is the star of this dish, but you can also add other vegetables, such as onions, carrots, celery, or peas. A variety of spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or cumin can also be added to taste.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it: This will prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Chopped parsley, cilantro, or basil will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Yellow pepper rice is an easy and flavorful side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated. With its vibrant color and delicious taste, yellow pepper rice is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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