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Simple rice dishes

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Garlic Butter Rice

Garlic Butter Rice is a fast weeknight side dish that the whole family will love! Made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.

This Mexican Rice recipe is SO easy that you'll want to make it for all of your Mexican dishes! You can serve this Easy Mexican Rice (or Spanish Rice) as a side dish for all your Mexican meals!

This Mexican Rice recipe is SO easy that you'll want to make it for all of your Mexican dishes! You can serve this Easy Mexican Rice (or Spanish Rice) as a side dish for all your Mexican meals!

Herb lemon rice has delicious citrus and herb flavors and is easily prepped on the stove top or in a rice cooker!

26 · 25 minutes · This herb lemon rice is proof that simple ingredients can produce incredible flavor! With perfect, fluffy rice that is seasoned with lemon zest and dried herbs, it's an easy side dish that can be cooked on the stove top or in a rice cooker.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 tsp Basil, dried
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
Canned Goods
  • 2 cups Stock
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil
This Greek Lemon Rice Recipe is quick and easy to follow and yields four servings of delicious Greek Lemon Rice aka Greek Rice Pilaf! It's zesty, summery, and packed with flavor thanks to the sauteed onions, garlic, Mediterranean herbs, and - of course! - lemons!

106 · 25 minutes · This Greek Lemon Rice Recipe is quick and easy to follow and yields four servings of delicious Greek Lemon Rice aka Greek Rice Pilaf! It's zesty, summery, and packed with flavor thanks to the sauteed onions, garlic, Mediterranean herbs, and - of course! - lemons!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 tbsp Dill, fresh
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Lemon, organic zest
  • 1/2 Onion, medium
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh
Canned Goods
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
Condiments
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 Lemon juice
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Turmeric
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin, ground
Dairy
  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
Sizzling and smoky sausage and rice skillet is vibrant, flavorful, and downright delicious. It's a perfect weeknight meal! #sausageandrice #skilletdinner #easydinner #riceskillet

286 · 30 minutes · Sizzling and smoky sausage and rice skillet is vibrant, flavorful, and downright delicious. It's a perfect weeknight meal!

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 12 oz pkg Sausage, smoked
Produce
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Parsley
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper
  • 1 White onion, small
  • 1/2 Yellow bell pepper
Canned Goods
  • 1 1/4 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 5 tbsp Tomato paste
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 1/4 cup White rice
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher sea salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tsp Olive oil
This is such a simple side dish and it goes great with just about any dinner. Rice with vegetables is also an easy way to get veggies in the kids!

3 · 35 minutes · This is a simple, classic recipe that is perfect alongside any dinner. This is one of the easiest ways to get veggies passed my kiddos.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh
Canned Goods
  • 4 cups Chicken stock
Pasta & Grains
  • 2 cups White rice, long grain
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Pepper, cracked
  • 1 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
  • 2 tbsp Butter
Frozen
  • 1 cup Mixed vegetables, frozen
1 c rice (for rice that needs more time to cook than 20 min, wait to add vegetables until 20 min before done) 2 c broth - chicken or beef (or water) 1 T salt 2 T butter ½ - 1 c peas ½ c shredded carrots (julienned or sliced works well also, but increase the amount). Put broth/water into a kettle Add salt, rice, peas, and carrots Bring to a boil, then turn to low and simmer 15-20 minutes Remove from heat Flake with a fork and add buttter, stirring just until it is melted.

39 · 25 minutes · A basic but crazy flavorful rice pilaf and vegetable side dish! Basmati rice cooked in garlic and chicken bouillon, and tossed with mixed vegetables. Goes well with just about any protein or eat it by itself!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2 cloves Garlic
Canned Goods
  • 2 tbsp Better than bouillon chicken bouillon
Pasta & Grains
  • 2 cups Basmati rice
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
Frozen
  • 2 cups Mixed vegetable, frozen
Liquids
  • 2 1/2 cups Water
10 minute Egg Fried Rice. Delicious, simple fried rice seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil accompanied with luscious savoury eggs and fresh green onion. An easy dish to make at home for a quick and satisfying meal. This simple egg fried rice comes together in 10 minutes and just requires just 6 ingredients.

Egg Fried Rice. Delicious, simple fried rice with soy sauce, sesame oil, eggs and green onions. This only takes 6 ingredients and 10 minutes!

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Cheesy French Onion Rice
Save this Super Easy Pan Fried Salmon with a Lemon Dill Butter. Serve this simple dish with rice and a veggie to make it a meal. Ready in less than 20 minutes and only requires 5 ingredients. Follow Chef Savvy for more easy seafood recipes!