16 Best Seasoned Rice Recipes

SEASONED WHITE RICE

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Seasoned White Rice-super easy recipe for adding tons of flavor to boring white rice using pantry ingredients.

Provided by Ty

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 c long grain rice (like jasmine)
1 3/4 c water
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cube vegetable or chicken bouillon
salt+pepper (to taste)
parsley flakes (optional)

Steps:

Over medium heat, add butter, oil, and bouillon cube to a skillet or pan. Whisk to dissolve the cube then add the rice. Coat the rice with the oil mixture and add the water.
Bring to a bubbly boil then drop the heat to low. Allow the rice to absorb the water according to your rice package directions. You may use quick-cooking or standard rice.
Fluff the rice and season with a dash of salt and pepper if desired. Dried parsley flakes add a nice pop of color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 203 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

BUTTERY SEASONED RICE

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Recipe video above. Fluffy, seasoned, buttery rice that will elevate any meal! Homemade version of boxed rices like Rice-a-Roni and Uncle Bens. Economical way to make a really tasty rice side dish that will go with anything! Makes 6 cups cooked rice (fluffed), serves 6 - 8 as a side. Make a big batch, refrigerate 4 days or freeze 3 months!

Provided by Nagi

Categories Sides

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups long grain white rice (, uncooked (Note 1 for brown rice))
3 1/4 cups water ((cold tap water))
2 tsp chicken powder / granulated bouillon (, or 2 cubes dissolved in boiling water (Note 2))
1 tsp garlic powder (*)
1 tsp onion powder (*)
1 tsp paprika (*)
1/2 tsp dried thyme (*)
2 tbsp dried parsley (*, optional)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
50g / 3 tbsp butter, unsalted ((or MORE!))

Steps:

Place all Rice ingredients in a large saucepan and give it a stir.
Bring to simmer over medium high heat (edges bubbling, entire surface rippling), put the lid on and turn stove down to medium low (LOW for strong stoves). It should be simmering gently.
Cook for 13 minutes - do not lift lid!
Tilt pot then QUICKLY peek to ensure all water is absorbed.
Remove from stove, stand 10 minutes with lid on.
Add butter and fluff rice with a rubber spatula. Serve!
Storage - please read Note 4.
Rice cooker - Same ingredients, water and rice ratio. Pop it all in your rice cooker and cook per manufacturer directions, stir through butter at end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 595 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SEASONED RICE

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I love this recipe. I created it about a year ago and experimented with it till I felt it tasted just right. It has a light flavor and works well with lentil dishes and steamed veggies.

Provided by veggigoddess

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup Basmati rice
3 ⅔ cups water, divided
2 tablespoons soy margarine
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
salt to taste

Steps:

In a saucepan bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed.
Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in remaining 2/3 cup water, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, basil and salt; heat for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 54.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g