I am always looking for side dishes that are quick and easy to make – something different from your standard plain pasta, potatoes or rice. Homemade rice mixes are a great way to add some variety to your meals. What an easy to make dish!
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| Servings |
6 |
12 |
18 |
24 |
30 |
36 |
| Ingredients | ||||||
| Chopped onion |
1 C. |
2 C. |
3 C. |
4 C. |
5 C. |
6 C. |
| Chopped red pepper |
1 C. |
2 C. |
3 C. |
4 C. |
5 C. |
6 C. |
| Oil |
2 t. |
1 T. + 1 t. |
2 T. |
2 T. + 2 t. |
3 T. + 1 t. |
1/4 C. |
| Chicken bouillon granules |
2 t. |
1 T. + 1 t. |
2 T. |
2 T. + 2 t. |
3 T. + 1 t. |
1/4 C. |
| Chili powder |
1-1/2 t. |
1 T. |
1 T. + 1-1/2 t. |
2 T. |
2 T. + 1-1/2 t. |
3 T. |
| Dried thyme |
1/2 t. |
1 t. |
1-1/2 t. |
2 t. |
2-1/2 t. |
1 T. |
| Paprika |
1/4 t. |
1/2 t. |
3/4 t. |
1 t. |
1-1/4 t. |
1-1/2 t. |
| Cayenne pepper |
1/4 t. |
1/2 t. |
3/4 t. |
1 t. |
1-1/4 t. |
1-1/2 t. |
| Instant brown rice |
2 C. |
4 C. |
6 C. |
8 C. |
10 C. |
12 C. |
| On Hand Ingredients | ||||||
| Water |
2 C. |
4 C. |
6 C. |
8 C. |
10 C. |
12 C. |
Assembly Directions:
Cook onion and red pepper in oil over medium heat until crisp tender. Remove from heat. Add chicken bouillon granules, chili powder, dried thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, and instant brown rice. Stir to mix.
One recipe makes about 3-1/2 cup of mix.
Freezing Directions:
Place rice mix in a quart size freezer bag. Seal, label and freeze.
Serving Directions:
Bring water to a rolling boil. Add rice mixture. Allow mixture to come to a full boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit covered for 5 more minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per Serving: 195 Calories; 2g Fat (8.3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; trace Cholesterol; 149mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 2-1/2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.