FESTIVE RICE
My mom and I transformed plain rice by adding feta, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and cayenne. We wound up with a sweet and spicy crowd-pleaser. -Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, bring first 5 ingredients to a boil. Remove from heat. Pour over rice in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, 30-35 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook pumpkin seeds, brown sugar and cayenne pepper, stirring constantly until sugar melts and cayenne coats pumpkin seeds, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to a plate, spreading out seeds to cool., Sprinkle cooked rice with feta, mint, cranberries and spiced pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Sam yeknom
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my dish turned out mushy. I think I overcooked the rice.
James Tiger
[email protected]I found this dish to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
James Matyjasik
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.
girum hadi
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I love that this dish can be made without meat. It's still packed with flavor and protein.
Koko Janan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Talha jubayed Rayhan
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.
Eesa Sheikh
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any special occasion.
Janet Segoviano
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe.
Md Ainal
[email protected]This dish exceeded my expectations. It was easy to make and turned out so flavorful. My family loved it!
One_Side Gamer
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of rice dishes, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Kinisha Adan
[email protected]This festive rice dish was a hit at our holiday gathering! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. I especially loved the crispy shallots and the hint of sweetness from the cranberries.