Carrots and rice, a classic combination that has been enjoyed for centuries, is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. From simple and quick stir-fries to hearty and comforting casseroles, there are endless ways to prepare this delicious and nutritious meal.
In this article, we'll share a collection of carrot and rice recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. From the classic carrot rice pilaf to the more adventurous carrot and coconut rice, these recipes are sure to become favorites in your kitchen.
We'll also explore international variations of this dish, such as the Spanish paella with carrots and rice, the Indian carrot pulao, and the Chinese carrot fried rice. Each recipe brings its own unique flavors and textures to the table, making this article a comprehensive guide to the world of carrot and rice dishes.
So, whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your guests, this collection of carrot and rice recipes has something for everyone.
TURMERIC RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS
A great supporting dish to chicken! I served the rice with chicken tikka, but it goes well with many chicken dishes, or whatever meat you find fit.
Provided by Nevine A. Abaza
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Add water, turmeric, and bouillon cube; stir well to combine. Add peas and carrots. Bring to a boil; stir in rice. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 222.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BASMATI RICE WITH CARROTS, RAISINS AND SPICES (KABLI)
Rice is the centerpiece of an Afghan party, and people always pay attention to see that it is cooked properly and that there is plenty. This dish is traditionally made with lamb, but because many customers at catering events are vegetarian, it has been successfully adapted to a vegetarian dish. I at least double the spice amounts but have posted the original quantities.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 2h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse rice under running water until water is clear.
- In large bowl, cover rice with water; soak for 1 hour, drain.
- Add salt to large pot of boiling water; add rice.
- Cover and simmer until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Drain, reserving 1 cup (250 mL) cooking liquid; set liquid aside.
- Pour rice into large Dutch oven.
- In skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add sugar; stir until dissolved.
- Add reserved cooking liquid; bring to boil.
- Slowly pour over rice, stirring to coat.
- Stir in cardamom, cinnamon, cumin and pepper.
- Bake in 450°F (230°C) oven until water is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 200°F (100°C); bake, covered, for 1 hour.
- Spoon into serving dish, mounding attractively.
- Meanwhile, peel and cut carrots into very thin strips or grate coarsely.
- In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots and raisins until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Spoon over rice.
BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS AND PEAS
Inspired by a Turkish pilaf recipe by Clifford A. Wright, cardamom, allspice and cinnamon make this pilaf incredibly aromatic. The authentic version calls for lots of butter and uses long grain rice. I used a combination of (less) butter and olive oil, and made the pilaf with basmati rice, as that is what I had in my pantry. I needed less than the 2 cups of rice that Mr. Wright calls for in his recipe, as basmati expands more than regular white rice. I also added a small amount of whole grain in the form of cooked wild rice, to get a nice mix of colors, textures and nutrients.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, vegetables, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Soak basmati rice in water to cover for 30 minutes (prepare the other ingredients during this time). Drain.
- In a large, heavy saucepan melt butter over medium high heat and add rice. Cook, stirring, until grains are coated with butter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt to taste (I use about 3/4 teaspoon). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Do not lift lid or stir rice during this time. Remove from heat, remove lid and place a dish towel over the pan. Return lid and let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet or a wide saucepan and add shallots or onion. Cook, stirring often, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes for shallots, 4 to 5 minutes for onion. Add carrots, cauliflower, dill or parsley, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, sugar, currants or raisins, and salt and pepper to taste, and stir together. Add remaining 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add peas, turn up heat and cook another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and fragrant, and most of the water has evaporated. If there is more than a tablespoon of water in the pan, drain.
- Transfer rice to a large bowl or a large buttered or oiled baking dish. Stir toasted pine nuts and the vegetable and spice mixture into the rice. Add wild rice and toss together. Taste and adjust seasoning. If not serving right away, cover baking dish with foil. Reheat in a 325-degree oven for about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 641 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RICE NOODLES WITH SEARED PORK, CARROTS AND HERBS
Vietnamese-style marinated pork chops are often served whole with rice noodles, herbs and a dipping sauce. This version mixes all the components, infusing the noodles, sliced meat and vegetables with the sauce and keeping the noodles tender even after a day in the fridge. Dark, robust maple syrup takes the place of the traditional dark caramel in a nod to autumn (and as a weeknight shortcut to save you the hassle of browning sugar). The pork takes only a few minutes to cook, the noodles about 3, so this whole dish comes together really fast.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, weeknight, noodles, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk the fish sauce, syrup, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the shallots, chile and garlic. Transfer 2 tablespoons liquid to a large shallow dish and add the pork. Turn to evenly coat and let stand until ready to cook.
- Stir the lime juice into the sauce in the bowl. Add the carrots and toss until evenly coated. Let stand.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the pork and cook, turning once, until seared and just rosy in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let stand.
- Put the noodles in the boiling water, stir well, and remove from the heat. Let stand until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain very well, then transfer to the sauce in the bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
- Cut the pork into thin slices and add to the noodles with any accumulated juices. Toss well. Toss in the herbs until well mixed. The mixture may look a bit soupy. As it sits and cools, the noodles will absorb the liquid. Serve hot, warm, at room temperature or cold, with more herbs and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 452, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1413 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FRIED RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a pot with a tight fitting lid, add the rice and 4 cups cold water. Put in the ginger and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside for about 10 minutes.
- Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When it is hot, pour in the sesame oil. Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the peas and carrots and cook for about 2 minutes. Pour in the eggs and stir-fry until they are cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the ginger from the rice and add the rice to the wok; stir everything together and break up any clumps of rice. Add the soy and hoisin and stir some more. Taste for seasoning and add some salt if needed. Stir in the cilantro leaves and serve.
RICE PILAF WITH LAMB, CARROTS, AND RAISINS
Provided by Sher Dil Qader
Categories Lamb Rice Vegetable Braise Dinner Raisin Meat Lamb Shank Root Vegetable Carrot Fall Winter Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 to 10 (main course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water is almost clear. Soak rice in cold water 1 hour, then drain well in a sieve.
- While rice soaks, cook onion in oil in a wide 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Pat lamb dry and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Add to onion and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Add 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Cover pot and reduce heat to low, then braise lamb, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, about 45 minutes.
- Stir in drained rice, carrots, raisins, and 2 teaspoons salt. Add enough water to cover mixture by 1 inch (3 1/2 to 4 cups) and bring to a boil, uncovered, over medium-high heat. Wrap a kitchen towel around lid with ends of towel on top, then cover pot and boil over medium heat 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and transfer pilaf to a large platter. Top with kebabs and serve with yogurt sauce.
CARROTS AND RICE
Creamy rice and sweet, buttery carrots go with just about any meal. This recipe was a specialty of my mother's. It has been served in our family for Thanksgiving and Christmas for over 25 years, but it can be served anytime. It is very rich and quite delish.
Provided by Gayle Frazier
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine carrots, onion, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low, and cover pan. Allow to steam for 20 minutes.
- Stir sugar, half-and-half, and butter into rice mixture. Consistency should be creamy, not dry. Stir in some milk if necessary. Remove from heat, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 513.6 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
OVEN BROWN RICE WITH CARROTS AND MUSHROOMS
This is my original recipe and it is super easy and delicious. Add slivered almonds or diced water chestnuts for something extra.
Provided by CATHYRAE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Stir beef broth, brown rice, carrots, milk, mushrooms, cream of chicken soup, and butter in a bowl until well combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 512.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
RICE NOODLES WITH STIR-FRIED CHICKEN, TURNIPS AND CARROTS
Turnips are a perfect winter vegetable for a hearty stir-fry.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for at least 20 minutes, until soft. Drain in a colander and, using kitchen scissors, cut into 6-inch lengths. Set aside within reach of your wok or pan.
- Combine the broth, soy sauce and rice wine or sherry in a small bowl. Combine the garlic, ginger and pepper flakes in another bowl. Have everything within reach of your wok or pan.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil and add the chicken in a single layer. Season with salt and let sit for 1 minute without stirring, then stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes, until opaque. Scoop out of the wok or pan and set aside in a bowl or on a plate.
- Swirl the remaining oil into the wok or pan and add the garlic, ginger and chili flakes. Stir-fry no more than 10 seconds and add the carrots, turnips and sesame seeds. Stir-fry for 1 minute and add the broth, the chicken with any liquid that has gathered in the bowl or on the plate, the salt and the sugar, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the noodles, reduce the heat to medium-high and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the cilantro and sesame oil, remove from the heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 564, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 906 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BEEF, RICE, PEAS AND CARROTS ONE DISH MEAL
Quick, simple supper. My 3 year old ate 6 servings, so I guess its kid friendly too. :) I used a very lean beef that didn't require draining, if you use a fatty meat you may want to drain it before step 3. If you don't want to use minute rice, you can double the water, use regular rice, and let it simmer about 7 minutes longer.
Provided by Random Rachel
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dice onion (I like large chunks, you may prefer it smaller.)
- In a medium sized pot, brown ground beef, with onion. (Add a clove or two of garlic if desired.).
- When the beef is done, add the peas and carrots, and 2 1/2 cups of water. Let it reach a boil, and turn heat to medium.
- After about 5 minutes, add the minute rice, and an additional 1/2 cup of water if needed. Simmer for 5 minutes or so, until the rice and vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 116.1, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 18.2
CRISPY RICE WITH MUSHROOMS AND CARROTS
Use our Simple White Rice as the base for this spicy dish that works for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine hot sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. In a large nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add hot-sauce mixture and rice and cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Using the back of a spoon, flatten rice mixture and increase heat to high. Cook until bottom begins to brown and crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Divide among four plates; top each with an egg and serve with more hot sauce if desired.
VEGGIE ESSENTIALS: RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS
Okay, this dish is so easy/peasy to create that you've probably made a variation of it a thousand times. My own take on this classic dish is simple... I want to taste peas, and I want to taste carrots. So, I dropped all the usual suspects, like onions, shallots and additional spices. Plus, I eliminated the oil, and headed...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Vegetables
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
- 3. Chef's Note: Cook the rice according to package directions; however, use 1/4 less water. I want toothy rice; not soggy rice.
- 4. Chef's Tip: The measurement of 1/2 cup of rice is its precooked/dry volume. Since rice expands as it cooks, if you use 1/2 cup of cooked rice, you won't have enough.
- 5. Cover and place the rice in the fridge, overnight, before proceeding.
- 6. Add the butter to a sauté pan over medium heat.
- 7. When the foaming subsides add the peas and carrots.
- 8. Toss in the pan, and keep them moving, until the carrots begin to soften, about 3 - 4 minutes.
- 9. Add the rice, and toss with the veggies, about an additional 2 minutes.
- 10. Remove from the heat, and season with some salt and pepper.
- 11. Chef's Tip: Don't be tempted to add additional spices, onions, or anything else, just some rice with, fresh garden peas, and carrots, lovingly sautéed in sweet butter (from a happy cow), and a bit of salt and pepper. That's all this recipe needs.
- 12. PLATE/PRESENT
- 13. Eat on its own, or serve it as a side with your favorite protein. Enjoy.
- 14. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
NAMASU RICE SALAD WITH PICKLED DAIKON RADISH AND CARROTS
Pickled carrot and daikon radish can be found in Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine. Combined with rice in this cool, light and flavorful salad, it will remind you of sushi and rice rolls. Shrimp or crab can be added to make this into a main dish salad.
Provided by AnnInLondon
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk rice vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; add carrots and radish and stir until well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, at least 1 hour. Drain.
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Spread rice out on a baking sheet and cool to room temperature.
- Whisk vegetable oil, lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, chile paste, and remaining salt together in a large bowl. Add rice, drained carrot mixture, cilantro, peanuts, and green onions to the bowl; stir until salad is well-coated. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
ONE POT CHICKEN AND RICE WITH PEAS AND CARROTS RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by mytastytreasures
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat until just smoking. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate, leaving the fat in the pot. Add the onion, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the fat in the pot and place over medium heat. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in the rice and cook until the edges turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the broth and the wine and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pot, skin-side up. Cover, and reduce the heat to low, and cook until the chicken is fully cooked through and registers 160 on an instant read thermometer, about 25 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Pat the peas and carrots dry, then stir into the rice. Stir in the cheddar and let melt for a minute. Season the rice mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lemon wedges! Cooking tips: Make sure to take chicken out as soon as it reaches 160.. very important for the juiciness of the chicken!! I only needed to season with pepper at the end, salt was good. USE the lemon juice from the wedges.. DELISH!
Tips:
- Use a variety of carrots. Rainbow carrots, baby carrots, and even carrot greens can all add different flavors and textures to the dish.
- Don't overcook the carrots. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Season the rice well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Add some vegetables to the rice. Peas, corn, and bell peppers are all great options.
- Serve the carrots and rice with a protein. Grilled chicken, fish, or tofu are all good choices.
Conclusion:
Carrots and rice is a simple but satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe for everyone.
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