Best 11 Apple Onion Rice Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with the Apple Onion Rice, a symphony of flavors that blends the sweet crunch of apples, the aromatic pungency of onions, and the fluffy goodness of rice. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a hearty main course or a delectable side, promising a delightful experience with every bite.

Explore a collection of meticulously crafted recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary skills. From the classic Apple Onion Rice with its simple yet satisfying flavors to the indulgent Cheesy Apple Onion Rice Casserole, there's a recipe for every palate and occasion.

For a quick and easy weeknight dinner, try the One-Pot Apple Onion Rice, a hassle-free meal that combines all ingredients in a single pot for effortless preparation. Craving something more substantial? Dive into the hearty Apple Onion Chicken Rice, where tender chicken pieces join the flavorful rice medley.

If you're seeking a vegetarian delight, the Apple Onion Vegetable Rice is a vibrant and colorful dish packed with an array of fresh vegetables. For a taste of Middle Eastern cuisine, embark on the flavorful journey of the Persian Apple Onion Rice, infused with aromatic spices and herbs.

No matter your dietary choices or culinary expertise, the Apple Onion Rice recipes in this article offer a delightful culinary adventure. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a journey of flavors with this extraordinary dish.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CIDER AND SAUTEED APPLE BASMATI RICE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large sweet onion, finely diced
2 Fuji or Gala apples, diced
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over low heat and add the oil. Add the onions and sweat until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium, add the apples, tossing well, and cook until they start to brown. Add the rice and thyme. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the chicken stock, apple juice, butter, vinegar and some salt and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and adjust the salt as needed.

WILD RICE, SAUTEED APPLES & ONION WITH FRESH SAGE



Wild Rice, Sauteed Apples & Onion With Fresh Sage image

Hearty Fall flavors in this rice dish, the fresh sage is perfect with the sauteed apples and rice. I also love to cook the rice in chicken broth for extra flavor. I serve this with my chicken stuffed with fontina, cranberry and walnuts recipe , it is the perfect compliment. Recipe #389670. I wouldn't say this is a quick weekday recipe, but a Sunday dinner or entertaining with a few friends. It is very elegant with tons of flavor and cost friendly. But this rice is just as good with a simple roasted chicken any day.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) box long grain and wild rice blend, I use Uncle Bens but any brand will work. I use the original recipe, not quick cooking, but use your
chicken broth, to cook the rice in
1 medium onion, diced
2 granny smith apples, diced
1 teaspoon apple jelly
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh sage
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Rice -- Cook the rice according to directions. I like to cook in chicken broth for extra flavor, but by all means, water will work just fine.
  • Note: If entertaining, I replace 1/2 cup of the chicken broth with white wine to even give the dish more flavor, but for every day I don't. Also if you have kids you may or may not want to. That is up to you. The wine adds a great flavor to the dish however.
  • Apples and Onions -- as the rice cooks which will take about 20-30 minutes heat up a small skillet on medium heat and melt the butter. Saute the onions and apples on medium for 5 minutes until soft but not over cooked. Add in the apple jelly, sage, salt and pepper.
  • Mix -- When the rice is done, combine the rice with the apple mixture and it is ready to enjoy. If you want, garnish with a teaspoon of butter to mix in and even make the dish richer in flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 43, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 0.6

SAUTEED APPLES AND ONIONS



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This was once a pioneer favorite. Yes, it sounds weird, but it's delicious. You'll want to have something to go with this that has some protein, like a garden burger or a brown rice packet, both of which you can microwave. Apples and onions only takes about 10 minutes, a few dollars and it's delicious as a topping for rice or even by itself for a light snack.

Provided by IamKeebler

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large apples, cubed
1 large sweet onion, cubed
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add apples and onions; saute in the hot pan, adding salt, cumin, and balsamic vinegar, until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 195.1 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

APPLE & ONION RICE



Apple & Onion Rice image

Apple juice and onion soup mix and water with rice. I made a barley and mushroom dish and liked the flavor.Notr: the reviewer used salt free ingredients and that is the reason the rice tastest sweet.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white rice
2 cups apple juice
2 cups water
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Wash rice and drain.
  • Add apple juice and water in large saucepan.
  • Add margarine and dry onion soup mix.
  • Bring saucepan to a simmer.
  • Add rice. Stir.
  • Cover. Turn heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed. Cooking time is about 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 623.5, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.3, Protein 4.8

FRIED APPLES AND ONIONS



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"I was surprised to see how quickly my friends gobbled this dish up," chuckles Sue Davis, Wausau, Wisconsin. "Excusing myself, I flew into the kitchen, chopped up more onions and apples, quickly fried them and brought out another steaming dish. That one disappeared, too!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
2 tablespoons butter
6 medium tart red apples, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the onions in butter over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Top with apples; sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE ALMOND RICE



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This is a nutty rice with a kick and a sweetness that's an alternative to cinnamon apples for accompanying pork entrees.

Provided by Erin Ok

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 53m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ¼ cups water
1 cup apple cider
1 cup golden raisins
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 ¼ cups jasmine rice
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and diced
1 small sweet onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground cinnamon
¼ cup blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Combine water, apple cider, and golden raisins in a pot. Bring to a boil; add rice. Cook, stirring often, until most of the water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Mix in white sugar, brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; continue cooking until rice is tender, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir apple, onion, and celery in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with white pepper, salt, and a dash of cinnamon. Stir in almonds; cook until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Fold apple and almond mixture into rice. Let stand until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.1 calories, Carbohydrate 99.3 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 97.6 mg, Sugar 38.5 g

APPLE-BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS & RICE



Apple-Balsamic Pork Chops & Rice image

Thanks to tangy balsamic vinegar and sweet apples, this one-pot pork chop lets you have a little something special anytime. -Greg Hageli, Elmhurst, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium Gala apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides; remove from pan., Add apples, mushrooms and onion to the skillet; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, broth, vinegar, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 5 minutes., Place pork chops over top; cook, covered, 4-6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND ONIONS



Pork Chops with Apples and Onions image

Sauteed apples and onion combine with pork chops for a tastiness that never disappoints.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 bone-in pork chops (loin or shoulder), cut 3/4 inch thick
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large white onion, sliced
2 to 3 apples, cored and sliced (about 3 cups)
1 cup beer, white wine, cider, or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Trim the chops of excess fat. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a 14-inch cast-iron skillet (if you have a smaller one, you'll need to work in batches) over high heat, and then swirl in the olive oil. Lay in the pork chops and don't move them for a few minutes, to assure a good golden sear forms. Turn and brown well on the second side for a total of about 10 minutes. Transfer the chops to a warm plate.
  • Swirl the butter into the pan. Add the onion and apples. Saute until the onion slices are lightly caramelized and the apples have begun to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the beer or other liquid. Return chops to the pan.
  • Cook until the pork is tender, about 15 more minutes (depending on the size of the chops), turning halfway through and covering the chops with the apple mixture. If the apple mixture needs a little thickening, transfer the chops to the warm plate again and simmer the mixture on high for a few minutes to reduce. Serve the chops over rice or mashed potatoes with a large spoonful of the apple-onion mixture over the top.

APPLE CHICKEN AND RICE



Apple Chicken and Rice image

The first time we tried this apple chicken, I knew I'd be making it for a long time to come. I serve it with a salad and bread. -Nadene MacLeod, Springfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 package (6 ounces) chicken-flavored rice mix
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup apple juice
1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter until juices run clear; remove and keep warm. Set seasoning packet from rice mix aside. In the same skillet, saute rice mix in remaining butter for 5 minutes or until golden brown., Add the water, broth, apple juice, apple, mushrooms, onion, cranberries and contents of rice seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to the pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ONION RICE



Onion Rice image

Simple and versatile rice side dish that everyone loves!

Provided by Denyse

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until almost tender. Stir in rice, and continue cooking until coated with oil. When onion is tender and rice begins to brown lightly, season with pepper, and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHICKEN WITH APPLE AND RICE



Chicken with Apple and Rice image

I found this apple juice-chicken recipe years ago, made it for my husband, and he loves it.

Provided by unicorn9621

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (6.9 ounce) package chicken-flavored rice mix (such as RICE-A-RONI®)
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup apple juice
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 onion, chopped
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat remaining butter over medium heat in the same skillet. Saute rice from rice mix in the hot butter until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water, apple juice, apple, onion, raisins, and seasoning packet from rice mix slowly. Bring to a boil. Place chicken over rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers and rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 803.5 mg, Sugar 19 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. Different apples offer different flavors and textures, so using a mix will create a more complex and interesting dish.
  • Choose firm apples. Soft apples will break down too much during cooking and become mushy.
  • Peel and core the apples before cooking. This will help to prevent the skins from becoming tough and the cores from adding bitterness to the dish.
  • Slice the apples thinly. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Sauté the onions and apples together before adding the rice. This will help to develop their flavor and create a more caramelized flavor in the dish.
  • Use a good quality stock. The stock will add a lot of flavor to the dish, so it's important to use a good one. If you don't have any homemade stock on hand, you can use a low-sodium store-bought stock.
  • Cook the rice according to the package directions. This will ensure that the rice is cooked properly and doesn't become mushy.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains of rice and make them light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

Apple onion rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and apples, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your apple onion rice is perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give apple onion rice a try!

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