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Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig

Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse and drain rice 2 times.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add rice and salt; cook for 6 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse rice and drain again.
  3. 3 Put oil in the bottom of the pot and place potato slices in a single layer over top. Pour cooked rice on top of potato slices, cover, and cook over low heat until rice and potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Invert carefully onto a serving plate so sliced potatoes are on top of rice.

By Lady at the Stove

Tampa Coconut Cilantro Rice

Tampa Coconut Cilantro Rice

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 1 cup coconut water to a boil in a saucepan. Add basmati rice and salt, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Stir occasionally, adding more coconut water as needed, until rice is soft but not mushy, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove rice from heat, stir in cilantro and butter, and cover again. Let stand until coconut water is absorbed and flavors have blended, about 5 minutes more.

By BencyCooks

Easy Cilantro-Lime Rice

Easy Cilantro-Lime Rice

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir rice and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir chicken broth, lime juice, and salt into rice; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir cilantro, corn, green onions, and lime zest into rice until well-mixed.

By Leanne Kramer Chesshir

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Indian Style Basmati Rice

4.7

Prep
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 In the last 10 minutes of soaking, heat oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves, then stir in cumin seed.
  4. 4 Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about a minute. Add sliced onion and stir.
  5. 5 Sauté until the onion is tender and a rich golden brown color, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Drain water from rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir rice until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  8. 8 Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

By DHANO923

Baghali Polo

Baghali Polo

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Thoroughly rinse rice and transfer to a large bowl. Pour enough water over the rice to cover by a few inches and soak for 1 hour; drain.
  2. 2 Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook lima beans in boiling water until tender, 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt and rice to the boiling water and cook until rice is partially softened, about 11 minutes; drain.
  4. 4 Season lamb with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir lamb in melted butter until completely browned, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer lamb to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in skillet until translucent, about 7 minutes. Return lamb to skillet; add dill and cooked lima beans. Remove skillet from heat.
  6. 6 Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon hot water. Spoon about 1/3 the partially cooked rice into the saucepan. Layer about half the lamb mixture over the rice layer. Repeat layering 1/2 the remaining rice, the remaining lamb mixture, and finishing with the remaining rice. Cut the remaining 3 tablespoons butter into cubes and arrange atop the top rice layer.
  7. 7 Place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the rice is completely tender, about 30 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes before serving with yogurt.

By Sarah Kelly

Persian Rice

Persian Rice

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water and kosher salt in a pot; bring to a boil. Add rice; cook and stir for exactly 7 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Cover bottom of the pot with 1 layer of potato slices. Sprinkle cumin and salt over potatoes. Cook until potatoes are sizzling, 2 to 3 minutes; top potatoes with rice to form an even layer. Reduce heat to low and place butter slices over rice.
  3. 3 Top the pot with a layer of clean paper towels, then place the lid over the towels. Steam until rice is fluffy, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Grind saffron threads with a mortar and pestle. Mix crushed saffron with 1 ½ tablespoons hot water in a large bowl. Add a couple of spoonfuls of rice to saffron mixture and stir until rice is yellow.
  5. 5 Spoon remaining rice into a serving bowl. Top with saffron rice and line the edges of the bowl with potatoes. Garnish with parsley.

By John Mitzewich

Russian Cabbage Soup

Russian Cabbage Soup

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
130 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut chuck steak into cubes.
  2. 2 Combine vegetable stock and beer in a Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Add chuck steak and return to a boil; skimming off and discarding any foam from the top. Add olive oil, paprika, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until meat is very tender, 1 to 2 hours.
  3. 3 Add cabbage, onions, carrots, garlic, basmati and wild rice; simmer for 30 minutes. Add tomato puree, diced tomatoes, and sugar; simmer for another 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

By kpandres

Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan over high heat, combine rice, coconut milk and salt; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

By Emma Maher

Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice

4.3

Prep
Cook
20 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 When rice is cooked, stir in peas and cumin. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

By Kristine Weatherly

Parmesan Asparagus Rice

Parmesan Asparagus Rice

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened and turning translucent, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the rice, asparagus, and stock. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
  2. 2 Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn off the heat and gently stir in the Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Serve immediately.

By Uncle Ben's

Yellow Split Pea, Carrot, and Rice Baby Food

Yellow Split Pea, Carrot, and Rice Baby Food

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine split peas and carrots in a small saucepan and add water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until peas are tender, about 30 minutes. Add additional water as needed so that peas don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
  2. 2 Add rice and 2/3 cup water to the saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until rice is tender, about 12 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and add olive oil. Mash or puree to your desired consistency, making it smoother for younger babies or perhaps chunkier for older babies.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Stuffed Butternut Squash

Stuffed Butternut Squash

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
85 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place squash in a baking dish with one inch of water, and cover with foil.
  2. 2 Bake squash in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until flesh is fork-tender. Keep warm.
  3. 3 In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, place Brussels sprouts, carrots, and garbanzo beans in a skillet over medium high heat. Stir together soy milk, tamari, turmeric, and garlic, and add to the skillet, tossing to coat. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender. Add a small amount of water or more soy-tamari mixture, as needed, to prevent drying out. Combine rice with vegetable mixture, and scoop into squash. Serve with additional tamari and season to taste. Enjoy!

By BMARYV

Easy Plant-Based Cauliflower Curry

Easy Plant-Based Cauliflower Curry

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and pan-fry in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine. Add cauliflower florets, coating them in the sauce.
  2. 2 Cover, reduce heat, and simmer over low heat until cauliflower reaches desired softness, about 30 minutes. Top with a sprinkle of saffron and serve with basmati rice.

By Bekka Burdyshaw

Instant Pot® Rice and Orzo Pilaf with Mushrooms

Instant Pot® Rice and Orzo Pilaf with Mushrooms

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons oil, rice, and orzo. Saute, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot constantly, until orzo is brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup broth and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom.
  2. 2 Turn cooker off and add remaining broth, garlic, paprika, and onion powder. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 5 minutes. Carefully release remaining pressure using quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff the rice. Add mushrooms and parsley. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

By Bren

Seasoned Rice

Seasoned Rice

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 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.
  2. 2 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.

By veggigoddess

Sweet Onion Casserole

Sweet Onion Casserole

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and sprinkle in rice. Stir, reduce heat to low, and simmer rice until it is half-cooked about 5 minutes. Drain rice, and set aside.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir onions until translucent but not browned, about 8 minutes. Mix cooked onions and butter in the skillet with rice; stir in half-and-half, salt, and 1 3/4 cup of Swiss cheese. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Swiss cheese over top.
  4. 4 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until rice is tender and top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.

By Bobbie Gibson Paulson

Basmati with Toasted Noodles

Basmati with Toasted Noodles

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the basmati rice, 2 cups of water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the fideo noodles into the skillet in a thin layer, and gently cook and stir, turning the noodles frequently, until they fry to a rust-brown color. Pour 1/2 cup of water into the noodles, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until noodles are tender and water has absorbed, 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Gently fluff the cooked basmati rice with a fork, and lightly fold in the cooked fideo and parsley. Add salt to taste.

By Xfactor_MR

Easy Raspberry Chicken with Coconut Rice

Easy Raspberry Chicken with Coconut Rice

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot, bring to a boil the water, coconut milk, ginger, and rice; cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, lemon pepper, and chicken; shake to coat.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken strips and rosemary, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove chicken pieces from pan, and set aside. Pour raspberry vinegar into skillet, and simmer until reduced by half. Return chicken to skillet, and cook until all liquid is absorbed. Serve with coconut rice.

By KELLYMC

Quick Coconut Curry with Rice, Corn, and Beans

Quick Coconut Curry with Rice, Corn, and Beans

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix black-eyed peas, coconut milk, corn, tomato paste, curry powder, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a pot until smooth and evenly combined; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, until curry sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour enough water into a separate pot to almost fill and bring to a boil; season with a pinch of salt. Add rice to boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is very soft, about 15 minutes. Drain excess water from rice.
  3. 3 Mix rice and curry sauce together in a large bowl.

By SN

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the ground lamb, basmati rice, 2 tablespoons tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon mint, salt, and pepper; mix well, and set aside.
  2. 2 Slice the ends off of the zucchinis and hollow out the centers using an apple corer. Stuff with lamb mixture.
  3. 3 Stir together the remaining tomato puree with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large skillet. Place the stuffed zucchini into the sauce, and add enough water to cover the zucchini. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of mint. Recover, and simmer an additional 15 minutes. To serve, cut the zucchini crosswise into rounds and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon sauce over the top.

By KELLYJEANNE

Instant Pot® Garlic-Herb Chicken Thighs and Rice

Instant Pot® Garlic-Herb Chicken Thighs and Rice

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice until it runs clear; drain excess water and let sit.
  2. 2 Season chicken with lemon juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. 3 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil to heat. Sear seasoned chicken thighs in the hot oil until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4 Add butter to the pot, followed by onion; saute until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add remaining chili powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, and parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Add drained rice. Gently stir to toast, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock.
  5. 5 Arrange seared chicken thighs and any accumulated juices on top in a single layer. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  6. 6 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 8 to 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Let rest for another 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

By Subha

Basmati Rice and Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Basmati Rice and Turkey Stuffed Peppers

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
105 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Keep covered and set aside.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, parsley, and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Add turkey, salt, and garlic powder. Cook and stir using a wooden spoon until meat is no longer pink and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and tomato sauce; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice until well combined.
  4. 4 Fill each bell pepper half with rice mixture. Arrange evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle each stuffed pepper with cheese. Pour remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is browned, about 5 minutes more.

By Emily Ott

Green Lentils and Rice Assyrian Style

Green Lentils and Rice Assyrian Style

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the lentils into a pot and cover with the water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat for 5 minutes, then cover and remove from heat. Meanwhile, rinse the rice in cold water until water comes out clear.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the rice for about 1 minute, until the grains turn opaque and white, then stir in the lentils and water. Bring the rice mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low for 5 minutes. Stir once, then cover and reduce heat further to low. Continue cooking, covered (don't remove the lid!) until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes more.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. When the rice is ready, stir in the caramelized onion and season with salt.

By sharon younan

Green Curry Tofu

Green Curry Tofu

3.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water in a medium saucepan, and stir in the rice. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and fluff with a fork.
  2. 2 Heat the sesame oil in a separate medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tofu. Stirring occasionally, fry about 20 minutes, until evenly crisp and lightly browned. Season with salt.
  3. 3 In a small saucepan, bring the coconut milk to a boil. Mix in green curry paste. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Drizzle generously over the tofu and rice to serve.

By Janet

Coconut Lime Rice

Coconut Lime Rice

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice until the water runs clear; drain.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and coconut flakes; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in lime juice, then add coconut milk, chicken broth, lime zest, and salt. Bring to a low boil.
  3. 3 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with pepper before serving.

By Karmabelle

Basmati Rice Pilaf

Basmati Rice Pilaf

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat chicken stock in a saucepan until boiling; keep hot until ready to use.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and bay leaf in the hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir basmati rice into onion mixture until rice is coated with oil.
  4. 4 Pour hot chicken stock into the rice mixture. Season with salt; stir.
  5. 5 Bring rice mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove saucepan from heat and discard bay leaf. Add butter and fluff the rice with a fork.

By Carol Castellucci Miller

Jeera Rice

Jeera Rice

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice 3 to 4 times and transfer to a bowl; cover with water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir cumin until starting to pop, 2 to 4 minutes. Add cloves, peppercorns, cardamom pods, and bay leaf; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain rice and mix into spice mixture; add 1 1/2 cups water and salt. Cover skillet and cook on high for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let rest with cover on, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork. Remove bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns.

By GreenEggsnHam

Indian Vegetable Rice

Indian Vegetable Rice

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pan heat oil over medium heat and saute onions and cumin until onions are tender, but not browned. Rinse the rise several times and drain well. Add the rice to the pan with the onions and pour in the 2 cups of water. Stir in salt, garam masala and vegetables. Cover the pan and increase the heat to high.
  2. 2 Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, keeping the rice covered at all times. After cooking for about 10 minutes, gently stir the rice to distribute the spices evenly. Cook 25 to 30 minutes, or until all of the water has evaporated and the rice is tender.

By Neena