Best 20 Garlic Rice Recipes

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Garlic rice is a simple yet flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is made with rice, garlic, butter, and salt, and can be cooked in a variety of ways. This article provides three different recipes for garlic rice, each with its own unique flavor and texture.

The first recipe is for classic garlic rice, which is made with long-grain rice, garlic, butter, and salt. This dish is simple to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. The second recipe is for brown garlic rice, which is made with brown rice, garlic, butter, and salt. This dish is a healthier alternative to classic garlic rice and is also high in fiber. The third recipe is for garlic fried rice, which is made with cooked rice, garlic, eggs, vegetables, and soy sauce. This dish is a quick and easy way to use up leftover rice and is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.



No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish. Garlic rice can be served with a variety of dishes, including chicken, fish, beef, or pork. It can also be served as a side dish to vegetarian dishes, such as roasted vegetables or tofu.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC, HERB, ORZO AND RICE PLIAF



Garlic, Herb, Orzo and Rice Pliaf image

Garlic and fresh herbs flavor this orzo/rice combination pilaf. Vegetable broth may be used for chicken broth.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup water
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
  • Add orzo and rice; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
  • Stir in broth and water.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. (Add more water as needed if rice and pasta are not done before liquid is absorbed).
  • Stir in the onions, basil, parsley and salt.
  • Serve. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan on top if desired.

RICE WITH ONIONS, GARLIC AND HERBS



Rice With Onions, Garlic and Herbs image

Make and share this Rice With Onions, Garlic and Herbs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Midwest Maven

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, peeled and cut into chunks
10 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
3 tablespoons corn oil
2 cups long grain rice
salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Combine the first 4 ingredients in a food processor and puree.
  • Put the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the rice, stirring for a few minutes.
  • Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the onion mixture, add the salt and pepper, and cook for a couple minutes stirring.
  • Add the stock and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and turn heat to medium/low cooking until liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir in the reserved tablespoon of the onion mixture and serve.

GARLIC CHICKEN, VEGETABLE AND RICE SKILLET



Garlic Chicken, Vegetable and Rice Skillet image

You've got everything you need in just one-skillet . . . garlic-seasoned chicken breasts on a bed of rice mixed with colorful vegetables. Getting dinner on the table couldn't be easier . . . and it tastes great too.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Vegetable cooking spray
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¾ cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Chicken Stock
¾ cup uncooked white rice
1 (16 ounce) package frozen vegetable combination (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

Steps:

  • Spray a 12-inch skillet with the cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken and garlic and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Stir the broth, rice and vegetables in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in the cheese.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle the chicken with the paprika. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.

GARLIC BUTTER RICE



Garlic Butter Rice image

I love rice. I also love garlic and cook with it a lot. It took a few tries to get the correct measurements for this recipe in order to submit it. I don't always use measurements when I cook. This is very easy to make. This is a very moist and buttery rice with a good, but not overpowering garlic flavor. For rice with less moisture, use less water and for a less garlicky flavor, use less garlic. I read in an article on an internet medical site, that if garlic is cooked too long, it loses some of its healthful benefits. They said not to cook garlic any longer than 3-6 minutes. I have also noticed that it loses some of its flavor if it's cooked too long. Therefore, I add the garlic towards the end of the cooking time to get more of a garlic flavor and more healthful benefits from the garlic. I will sometimes have this for breakfast with a fried egg. I just put some of the rice on a plate and put a fried egg on it and mix it together. It is really good that way. I also serve the rice with gravy over it as a side dish with some meat. It is also good just by itself. The chicken bouillon is optional but it adds to the flavor of the rice. If you have to or are watching your sodium intake, you might want to omit the bouillon or use less of it. I have found that jasmine rice gives the best results for this recipe but you can also use white rice. Prep and cooking times are estimates. NOTE: Due to the first review, I have edited this recipe. Thank you Lauralie41,

Provided by AuntWoofieWoof

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup margarine (or soft margarine) or 1/3 cup butter (or soft margarine)
1/2 cup white rice (or jasmine)
1 -2 chicken bouillon cubes (depending on size) (optional) or 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules (or kind of powdery)
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 -3 tablespoons chopped garlic (or minced)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter or margarine in a 10" skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add the rice and stir.
  • Add the bouillon cube(s) and stir until softened or dissolved.
  • I use a spoon and break the bouillon cube(s) apart while it is dissolving so that it dissolves faster.
  • Watch closely so that the rice does not start to brown.
  • You might need to lower the heat if the rice starts to brown or appears to be cooking too fast.
  • Add the water and stir.
  • Cover with a lid and bring it to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to med to med-low and cook for 10 minutes or until rice is almost tender and a lot, but not all, of the water/butter mixture has been absorbed.
  • This comes out better if it is "slow cooked".
  • Add the garlic and stir.
  • Put the lid back on the skillet and continue cooking for 5 more minutes or until the rice is tender and all of the water has been absorbed.
  • There may still be some melted butter at the bottom of the skillet, but that is okay.
  • Stir well and turn the burner off.
  • Let the skillet sit on the burner until you are ready to serve the rice.

SALMON AND SHRIMP WITH GARLIC RICE



Salmon and Shrimp with Garlic Rice image

Sometimes I think that everyone in Alaska catches salmon. I've cooked in so many ways. This impressive dish pairs salmon and shrimp with a mild sauce.-Darlene Sullivan, Wasilla, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 pound medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 pounds salmon fillets
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add 1 cup cheese, salt, mustard, dill and cayenne; stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in shrimp., Pat salmon dry; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour shrimp mixture over salmon. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and shrimp turn pink., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute garlic in remaining butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Serve with the salmon and shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699 calories, Fat 42g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 228mg cholesterol, Sodium 1241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

GARLIC SHRIMP AND RICE



Garlic Shrimp and Rice image

My son's favorite food is shrimp, so I'm always looking for quick and simple ways to make it. In this recipe, sometimes I use garlic salt instead of minced garlic cloves and salt. -Julie Trani, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup instant brown rice
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the shrimp, garlic and salt in butter and oil for 1 minute. Add spinach. Cover and cook until shrimp turn pink and spinach is wilted. Stir in rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ANA'S GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP OVER COCONUT RICE WITH MANGO CUCUMBER SALAD AND GUAVA DRESSING



Ana's Grilled Garlic Shrimp over Coconut Rice with Mango Cucumber Salad and Guava Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h9m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups long grain rice
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds shrimp, raw
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black or white pepper
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 fresh oranges, squeezed
6 cloves garlic, 3 pressed and 3 chopped
1/2 cup guava jelly
3 tablespoons any dark vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 fresh cucumbers, cut into chunks
1 tomato, diced
1 clove garlic, sliced
4 fresh mangoes, peeled and sliced
Pinch black pepper
1/2 cup chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Coconut Rice:
  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover tightly, reduce heat to very low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff rice when cooked.
  • Marinated Garlic Shrimp:
  • Clean and rinse shrimp in cold water. Place in a glass bowl. Add salt, pepper, vinegar, orange juice, and pressed garlic. Cover and let marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Drain marinade from shrimp, add chopped garlic, and arrange shrimp on skewers. Grill until cooked, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
  • Mango Cucumber Salad with Guava Dressing:
  • In a glass bowl whisk jelly, vinegar, and lemon juice. Fold in cucumber, tomato, and garlic. Add mango, pepper, and scallions to mixture. Toss gently and keep chilled until served.

EASY CREAMY GARLIC AND PARMESAN RICE



Easy Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Rice image

This is very easy to make and is convenient to leave in the oven while you prepare the main part of the meal.

Provided by Shuzbud

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
4 cups hot chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F or 180°C.
  • Put the rice, stock, cream, garlic and parmesan into an ovenproof casserole dish.
  • Cover with foil and put in the oven to cook for 40-45 minutes.
  • Check on the rice at 35 minutes- stir it gently and lay knobs of butter over the top. Re-cover and put back in the oven to finish cooking.
  • When the rice is done- stir, serve immediately and enjoy!

ZESTY LIME (& GARLIC) RICE ( PIONEER WOMAN )



Zesty Lime (& Garlic) Rice ( Pioneer Woman ) image

This recipe is from Ree Drummond / The Pioneer Woman's new holiday cookbook. It is on Food Network too but using canola oil instead. It is a great side dish for Cinco De Mayo, mexican night, or any night served alongside tacos, burritos, enchiladas, steak, chicken or anytime you need a great rice side dish. It has strong but fresh lime flavor so be advised. It is so good. Enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Lime

Time 40m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups long-grain rice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups chicken broth (low sodium) or 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
3 limes, juice of (1/4 cup)
2 limes, zest of (halved)
chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onions and stir around and cook until onions start to soften about 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Cook over a low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to make sure the rice doesn't burn. Add 2 cups of the broth and salt. Then add the juice and half the lime zest of 3 limes and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is done and tender. Stir it once or twice to keep it from sticking to the pot. Add more liquid if needed. The rice shouldn't be sticky. Just before serving, sprinkle the rest of the lime zest. Stir to combine and serve.
  • Optional top with a half a cup chopped cilantro.

GARLIC CHICKEN FRIED RICE



Garlic Chicken Fried Rice image

This fried rice uses leftover chicken (see the Garlic-Brown Sugar Chicken recipe also in Recipe Finder). So it's perfect when you need a quick and easy meal on busy weekdays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
1 cup sliced celery
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups cold cooked rice
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1 to 2 cups chopped leftover Garlic-Brown Sugar Chicken or cooked chicken
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, scramble egg in 1 tablespoon oil, breaking into small pieces. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add remaining oil to skillet; stir-fry celery and garlic over medium-high heat until crisp-tender. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Stir in ham, chicken, soy sauce, pepper, ginger and egg; heat through.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW COOKER LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN AND RICE



Slow Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Rice image

This slow cooker chicken and rice dish is a perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal for the cooler months.

Provided by Lauren Magenta

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Slow Cooker     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 4h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
1 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
8 (5 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups sliced carrots
1 pinch chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Turn a slow cooker to High. Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, and cayenne in the bottom of the cooker until mixture heats through, about 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place in the hot skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until crisp on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes total. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Turn slow cooker to Low and add rice, carrots, and chicken. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 859 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

LEMON AND GARLIC RICE



Lemon and Garlic Rice image

I love the flavours of lemon and garlic combined in this healthy dish. This would be a good choice served with chicken or fish.

Provided by Shuzbud

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a small lemon)
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups chicken stock (I use 2 stock cubes and 2 cups hot water)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat.
  • Add the garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the lemon juice and cook for a further minute.
  • Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat the rice with the liquid mixture, being careful not to burn the rice.
  • Add the chicken stock (or crumble in the stock cubes and add boiling water), stir and cover to cook, turning down the heat.
  • Check on the rice while cooking to ensure it does not run out of liquid and boil dry.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the lid and stir. The rice should still have a little too much liquid at this stage so cook uncovered until the rice is done and the liquid is all absorbed.
  • Mix in the chopped fresh parsley and serve hot!

JASMINE RICE WITH GARLIC, GINGER, AND CILANTRO



Jasmine Rice With Garlic, Ginger, and Cilantro image

Make and share this Jasmine Rice With Garlic, Ginger, and Cilantro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups jasmine rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup fresh ginger (finely chopped peeled)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 bunch fresh cilantro (2 inches of bottom stems trimmed and discarded, tops and remaining stems coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • Place rice in large sieve; rinse under cold running water until water runs clear.
  • Drain.
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add ginger and garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add rice and stir 3 minutes.
  • Stir in broth and salt.
  • Sprinkle cilantro over.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with fork.
  • Transfer to bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 265.8, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 7.7

GARLIC RICE



Garlic Rice image

This is a simple Philippine fried rice bursting with the flavor and aroma of garlic.

Provided by JAYVEECHUN

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons ground pork
4 cups cooked white rice
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and ground pork. Cook and stir until the garlic is golden brown. This is the color you want for maximum flavor, do not allow it to burn, or the flavor will be bitter.
  • Stir in the cooked white rice, and season with garlic salt and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through and well blended, about 3 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 686.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BAKED GARLIC RICE PILAF



Baked Garlic Rice Pilaf image

This is so good, it's hard to stop eating it. Great texture with crunchy edges, great flavor with garlic and black pepper. I like to serve it with poultry, pork, or fish. Plan ahead, it bakes for 70 minutes.

Provided by Northwest Lynnie

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*.
  • Heat butter in a skillet; add garlic and rice and cook until both are golden brown.
  • Add 1 cup of broth and the salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and pour into a covered casserole; bake for 25 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups broth; cook for another 45 minutes.
  • This can be doubled without increasing the cooking time.

ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC RICE



Roasted Corn and Garlic Rice image

"I usually roast quite a few ears of corn when they are on sale and freeze what I don't use at that time," writes Marilyn Rodriguez of Fairbanks, Alaska. "This is a wonderful side dish to go with a fish fry, barbecue or almost any summer meal. It's a constant at my house."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ears sweet corn in husks
2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled
2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1-in. of bottom; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks. Place garlic cloves on a piece of heavy-duty foil; drizzle with 1/4 teaspoon oil. Fold foil around garlic and seal tightly. Place corn and garlic directly on oven rack. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Remove corn; bake garlic 5-10 minutes longer or until softened., Remove garlic from foil and place in a small bowl; cool. Mash with a fork. When corn is cool enough to handle, remove corn from cobs with a sharp knife., In a large saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually add the broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper and roasted garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-13 minutes or until heated through. Stir in roasted corn; cover and cook 7-10 minutes longer or until rice is tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUBAN VIA MIAMI FEAST: MASHED PLANTAINS WITH OH, BABY! GARLIC-TOMATO SHRIMP ON TOP, GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH LIME AND ONIONS, QUICK RICE WITH BLACK BEANS



Cuban Via Miami Feast: Mashed Plantains with Oh, Baby! Garlic-Tomato Shrimp on Top, Grilled Flank Steak with Lime and Onions, Quick Rice with Black Beans image

Gossip: Gloria Estefan's favorite album of hers is one she shares with many great guest artists. It's called "Unwrapped" and you might want to play it for mood music with this supper, as she did inspire its creation. It'll taste even better!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little to drizzle
2 medium yellow skinned onions, 1 finely chopped, divided, 1 thinly sliced
3 cups chicken stock, divided
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
3 tablespoons fresh thyme, 5 or 6 sprigs, chopped
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 (14-ounce) can black beans
2 pounds flank steak
2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend ( recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
1 lime
3 green plantains (they like green bananas and are available in produce department)
Waxed paper
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin and finely chopped
1 pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper
1 lemon
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves
Hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)

Steps:

  • Heat a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and half of the finely chopped onion. Saute 3 minutes, then season with 2 teaspoons cumin, eyeball the measurement in the palm of your hand, and the thyme leaves. Pour in 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock and raise heat to bring to a boil. Add rice and lower heat to simmer when boil resumes. Cover pot tightly. After 12 minutes, stir in black beans and replace cover. Cook another 6 to 7 minutes. Turn off rice and beans, season with salt and stir to combine then let stand until ready to serve. While rice cooks, make plantains with shrimp and the meat.
  • Preheat a grill pan over high heat. The meat can also be prepared in a hot, large cast iron or nonstick skillet if you do not have a grill pan.
  • Place flank steak in a shallow dish and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to coat ¿ about 2 tablespoons. Mix grill seasoning with 1 tablespoon cumin, eyeball the measurement in your palm. Add the zest of 1 lime to the grill seasoning and cumin. Rub the mixture over the steak evenly. Wash up and cut lime into wedges and reserve. Place the steak on hot grill or in hot pan and cook 4 to 5 minutes, turn and cook 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat and let juices redistribute 5 minutes.
  • Slit the skins of the plantains from end to end to vent them for microwave cooking. Wrap them each in wax paper, twisting up paper at ends. Microwave the plantains 4 to 5 minutes together or 90 seconds each individually on high.
  • While plantains and steak cook, place a medium nonstick skillet on the heat over a high flame. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and the sliced onions. Sear the onions up and heat through, but leave a bite to them. Place on a platter and cover with foil to reserve heat. Return pan to stove and reduce heat to between medium high and medium. Add 2 tablespoons extra, 2 turns of the pan, and the remaining finely chopped onion, the bell pepper, garlic and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and add the zest of 1 lemon. Cook until shrimp are firm and peppers begin to soften, 4 minutes or so. Add the juice of 1/2 lemon, the tomato sauce and parsley. Turn off heat.
  • Peel and mash the steaming hot plantains with remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Season the plantains with salt and pile on platter or dinner plates then top with garlicky shrimp and tomatoes. Very thinly slice the cooked steak on an angle, working against the grain. Squeeze lime juice over the meat and arrange over the cooked sliced onions on serving platter. Fluff up rice and black beans a bit, transfer them to a bowl and pass at table.

BROWN RICE WITH ONIONS, GARLIC, AND PECANS



Brown Rice With Onions, Garlic, and Pecans image

Make and share this Brown Rice With Onions, Garlic, and Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup short grain brown rice or 1 cup white rice
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup broken pecans
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Using chicken broth [or water for Vegetarian], cook the rice according to the package directions.
  • About 15 minutes before the rice is ready, melt the butter in a skillet over medium low heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and saute', stirring often, until the onion is very soft and begins to color, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and the pecan meats; saute' over medium heat, stirring, until the nuts and onions are golden and the garlic is tender.
  • After done cooking, let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes; spoon rice into a bowl, spoon the onions and pecans on top, and fluff with a fork or a chopstick.
  • Garnish with the green onions.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • This is also good with other types of nut, such as pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts, and also made with a mixture of white and wild rice; sliced mushrooms are also a good addition.

GARLIC SHRIMP & RICE SALAD



Garlic Shrimp & Rice Salad image

For this easy-to-make main dish salad, you can prepare the rice mixture and chop the vegetables ahead of time. Cook the shrimp at the last minute, then assemble it all together for a light yet satisfying meal. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
4 cups fresh baby arugula or baby spinach

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp with oil, garlic and oregano; let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Transfer rice to a large bowl; cool slightly. For dressing, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, basil and lemon juice., In a large skillet, saute shrimp mixture over medium-high heat until shrimp turns pink, 2-3 minutes. Add to rice; stir in celery, parsley and pepper. Add arugula and toss lightly; serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CROCK POT LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN WITH WILD RICE



Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken With Wild Rice image

I think this originally came from a cooking show, but I changed it to suit my taste, by adding more lemon juice & more garlic. Also the recipe just says chicken breasts, but I have also used skinless chicken pieces.

Provided by MrsSPheonix

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, lightly pounded (I have read in some crock pot recipes that people start with frozen meat to keep it tender. I haven')
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
10 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup wild rice
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • (I use more pepper than salt, but that's my preference).
  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Add the garlic and rice.
  • Add the lemon juice to the water and stir.
  • Pour this mixture over the rice and chicken.
  • Stir once to coat.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and set on low for 8 hours.

Tips:

  • Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic has a more intense flavor than garlic powder or garlic salt. If you don't have fresh garlic, you can use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt per clove of garlic.
  • Don't burn the garlic: Garlic can burn easily, so be careful not to cook it over high heat. If the garlic starts to brown, remove it from the heat immediately.
  • Use a good quality rice: The type of rice you use will affect the texture of your garlic rice. Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine rice, will give you a light and fluffy rice. Short-grain rice, such as sushi rice, will give you a stickier rice.
  • Cook the rice in broth: Cooking the rice in broth instead of water will give it a more flavorful taste. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables such as peas, carrots, and bell peppers can add color and flavor to your garlic rice. Simply add them to the pot with the rice and broth.
  • Serve with your favorite protein: Garlic rice is a great side dish for grilled chicken, fish, or tofu. You can also serve it with a simple salad or stir-fried vegetables.

Conclusion:

Garlic rice is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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