Garden Vegetable Rice Recipes

GARDEN RICE

Steps:

• Saute the onions, bell pepper, zucchini, and squash in 4 tablespoons of the margarine until the vegetables are tender.
• Stir in the corn, seasonings, and cheese. Combine ingredients well and heat until cheese has melted.
• Meanwhile, pour 2 tablespoons melted margarine over cooked rice and toss lightly.
• Once the cheese has melted in the vegetable mixtured, add vegetables to rice and toss again.
• Place in a 9x13 inch casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooing spray. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

RICE PILAF GARDEN STYLE

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. When the butter melts, add in the rice and pasta. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes, then add the shallots and saute 2 minutes more. Add the zucchini and mushrooms and mix to combine. Stir in the stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for 14 to 16 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley, lemon zest and Parmesan. Season with the black pepper and salt, if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

GARDEN VEGETABLE RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the broth, peppers, carrots and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. , Stir in zucchini and tomatoes; cook for 3 minutes. Cool. Transfer to freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months., To serve immediately, cook soup 3-5 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender., To use frozen soup: Thaw soup in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.

EASY VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY

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.

GOLDEN CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion to the hot oil and saute for about 1 minute. Add carrots, green beans, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir riced cauliflower, garlic, turmeric, paprika, curry powder, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat until vegetables reach desired texture, about 5 minutes.
• Serve warm garnished with almonds and parsley.

CREAMY VEGETABLE RICE

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the cabbage, celery, corn, peas and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. In a bowl, combine beef mixture, rice, soups, milk, bacon, salt and pepper; mix well. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.