These rice dishes aren’t sidekicks—they’re the whole meal! 😋
BETTER THAN TAKEOUT FRIED RICE
3 cups rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ large yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1 cup peas and carrots
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
green onions
MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 white onion
4 cloves garlic
1 pound ground beef
15 ounces corn kernels
15 ounces black beans
1 envelope taco seasoning
14 ounces chunky salsa
1 cup minute rice
1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
HAM FRIED RICE
1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
1 cup diced smoked uncured ham steak
½ cup diced yellow onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
3 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ cup chopped green onions
CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
3 cups chicken
1 package dry onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 ¼ cups milk
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup water
2 cups minute rice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
parsley and cracked black pepper for garnish