Best 10 Harvest Rice Recipes

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**Harvest Rice: A Bountiful Celebration of Fall Flavors**

As the autumn season paints the landscape with vibrant hues, it's time to gather around the table and savor the harvest's bounty. Harvest rice, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of fall, takes center stage with its aromatic grains and medley of seasonal ingredients. This versatile dish, often prepared with wild rice or long-grain rice, transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary symphony of flavors. Whether it's the earthy elegance of wild rice or the delicate nuttiness of long-grain rice, each bite promises a delightful journey through the flavors of the season.

**Featured Recipes:**

1. **Autumn Harvest Rice:** This classic harvest rice recipe showcases the harmonious blend of wild rice, long-grain rice, and an array of autumn vegetables. Butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and cranberries add a vibrant burst of color and flavor, while a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg infuses the dish with warm, inviting aromas.

2. **Harvest Rice Pilaf:** Experience the richness of Middle Eastern flavors with this aromatic harvest rice pilaf. Fragrant basmati rice is sautéed with onion, garlic, and spices, then simmered in a flavorful broth infused with saffron and herbs. Topped with toasted nuts and dried fruits, this pilaf is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

3. **Harvest Stuffed Bell Peppers:** These colorful bell peppers are transformed into a delightful main course with a hearty harvest rice filling. Wild rice, long-grain rice, and a medley of vegetables, including corn, black beans, and bell peppers, are seasoned to perfection and stuffed into vibrant bell peppers. Baked until tender, these stuffed peppers are a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

4. **Harvest Rice Soup:** Embrace the comforting warmth of harvest rice soup on a chilly autumn day. Long-grain rice is simmered in a flavorful broth until tender, creating a hearty base for an array of seasonal vegetables. Sweet potatoes, carrots, and kale add a burst of color and nutrients, while a touch of herbs and spices infuses the soup with a savory, inviting aroma.

5. **Harvest Rice Salad:** Celebrate the harvest's bounty with this refreshing and vibrant harvest rice salad. Wild rice and long-grain rice are combined with a medley of roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing. From crisp apples and crunchy pecans to tangy cranberries and crumbled goat cheese, each bite offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.

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

HARVEST RICE DISH



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A variation of a basic rice recipe for the holidays.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup slivered almonds
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup uncooked brown rice
½ cup uncooked wild rice
3 tablespoons butter
3 onions, sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup dried cranberries
⅔ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
½ teaspoon orange zest
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place almonds on an ungreased baking sheet. Toast at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix broth, brown rice, and wild rice in a medium saucepan, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
  • In medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and brown sugar. Saute until butter is absorbed and onions are translucent and soft. Reduce heat, and cook onions for another 20 minutes, until they are caramelized.
  • Stir cranberries and mushrooms into the skillet. Cover, and cook 10 minutes or until berries start to swell. Stir in almonds and orange zest, then fold the mixture into the cooked rice. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 365.6 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

WILD RICE HARVEST CASSEROLE



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Fall is the ideal time to enjoy a big helping of this hearty casserole, packed with wild rice and chicken and topped with cashews. When we serve this for our two daughters' birthday party, it gets raves! -Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 to 5 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups chicken broth
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3/4 cup cashew pieces
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown chicken and celery in butter. In a large bowl, combine soup and broth until smooth. Add the mushrooms, onion, rice, poultry seasoning and chicken mixture. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with cashews. Return to the oven for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HARVEST RICE



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Chock-full of raisins, apples and veggies with a touch of cinnamon, this comforting rice dish has real autumn appeal. For crunch, Nancy Jensen of Hamilton, Washington adds sunflower kernels.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup sliced fresh carrot
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons raisins
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, onion and green pepper in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add apple; saute for 2 minutes longer. Stir in the water, apple juice, lemon juice, brown sugar and salt; bring to a boil. , Stir in the rice, raisins and cinnamon. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HARVEST APPLE CHICKEN AND RICE



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This recipe is very easy and quick to throw together. I came across it on the Rice-a-Roni website. My 4 yr old couldn't stop eating it! "This is a pretty good dinner, Mom!" This can be made on the stove top or baked in the oven.

Provided by sharon g.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 ounce) package Rice-A-Roni, chicken flavored
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons olive oil (use only 1 if you are going to bake)
1 cup apple juice or 1 cup cider
1 medium granny smith apple, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (we used canned)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dried cranberries or 1/4 cup raisins
1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes per side or until brown. Remove from skillet; set aside. (skip this step if you are going to bake).
  • In same skillet over medium heat, saute rice-pasta mix with remaining 1 tablespoon Olive oil until pasta is golden brown.
  • Slowly stir in 1-1/4 cups water, rice's spice packet, apple juice, chopped apple, mushrooms, onion and cranberries; bring to a boil. (at this time you can either continue on the stove top or bake)
  • Place chicken on rice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • OR.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 3 qt baking dish for baking.
  • Top with chicken and cover dish with foil.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour or until chicken runs clear and rice is cooked all the way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 82.1, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 28.1

HARVEST WILD RICE



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Categories     Bean     Mushroom     Rice     Side     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Leek     Chill     Hazelnut     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
1/2 pound dried flageolets* or Great Northern beans, picked over
3/4 cup wild rice (about 4 ounces)
2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced thin
1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skinned and chopped coarse
1/4 cup dried cranberries*
*available at specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan simmer broth, water, and beans, covered, 45 minutes. Stir in wild rice and simmer, covered, 45 minutes, or until beans and rice are tender. Drain rice mixture and return to pan.
  • Cut leeks crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and in a bowl soak in water, agitating occasionally to dislodge any sand, 5 minutes. Lift leeks out of water and drain in a colander. In a non-stick skillet sauté leeks in butter over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms with salt to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir leek mixture into rice mixture. Rice mixture may be made up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat mixture, adding water to prevent it from sticking to skillet, before proceeding.
  • Stir hazelnuts and cranberries into rice mixture and serve warm.

HARVEST TOMATO-BASIL RICE WITH PANCETTA



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Zucchini and onion sautéed with crispy pancetta are combined with a tomato-basil rice that is hearty enough to serve as a main dish weeknight meal.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ pound pancetta bacon, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can no salt-added diced tomatoes, drained, juice reserved
Water, as needed
1 (5.5 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Rice Pilaf
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the pancetta begins to render and the onions begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the drained tomatoes and heat through, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Place reserved tomato juice is a measuring cup; add enough water to make 2 cups liquid.
  • In the same skillet, add the tomato juice-water mixture and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Rice Pilaf. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in pancetta, zucchini, onion, and tomato mixture. Heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 665.6 mg, Sugar 4 g

THAI HARVEST RED RICE SALAD



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This is good. Thai red rice is unmilled (like brown rice) and takes longer to cook than polished rice like jasmine. However, because the grains are slender, they cook more quickly than other unmilled rices and use less water. Use a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid to ensure the steam is retained in the pot during cooking. One cup raw rice yields about 3 cups cooked rice. Measurements and times vary according to rice type, so follow the package directions. Find red rice at Asian markets or specialty markets, or substitute brown rice.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Medium Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 salad servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup red rice (Thai)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup fresh limes or 1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 green onions, using green parts only, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the rice well and drain. In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rice and stock. Bring to a boil over high heat and let boil for 1 minute. Stir the rice to prevent sticking. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand covered for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whirl the canola oil, lime juice, soy sauce and honey in a blender until smooth to make the vinaigrette.
  • When done, fluff the rice with a fork and combine the rice and vegetables in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

HARVEST APPLE CHICKEN & RICE



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With the cost of food going up. I"m buying more items on sale. I purchased 10 boxes of Rice a Roni and when trying to figure out what I was going to make with it. I found this recipe on the back of the box. It was easy and another cheap eats.

Provided by kmergirl

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons margarine, butter
1 cup apple juice
1 cup apple, chopped
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries or 1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon margarine. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes per side or until brown. Remove from skillet; set aside. In same skillet over medium heat, saute rice-pasta mix with remaining 1 tablespoon margarine until pasta is golden brown.
  • Slowly stir in 1-1/4 cups water, apple juice, apple, mushrooms, onion and cranberries; bring to a boil. Place chicken on rice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before.

HARVEST WILD RICE SALAD



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Make and share this Harvest Wild Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Veghead

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups vegetable stock
1 cup wild rice
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large apple, cored and diced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and splitting open. Drain excess water and let cool.
  • Place cooled rice in a large bowl with celery, apple, walnuts, raisins, onion and basil.
  • Pour dijon vinaigrette dressing over salad and toss well. Season to taste with pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring once or twice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 12.8, Protein 6

VILLAGE HARVEST RED RICE & CHEESE BALLS



Village Harvest Red Rice & Cheese Balls image

I've had rice balls before, but not like these I just created. The red rice is so nutty and delicious. I hope that you will give these a try. You will be pleasantly surprised how gosh darn good they are. For a healthier version, simply spray cheese balls with olive oil spray and bake at 350F until golden brown. They are YUMMY!...

Provided by Sherri Williams

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 c village harvest red rice
2 c chicken stock
1 Tbsp feiny's eveything rub-or seasoning of choice
2 medium egg, whisked
6 oz whipped cream cheese
1/3 c italian blend cheese, shredded
1 Tbsp fresh chives. chopped
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 oz herb havarti cut into 8 cubes
DREDGE
1/4 c all purpose flour
1 large egg, whisked with a little water-egg wash
1 c panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsp feiny's eveything rub-or seasoning of choice
salt to taste
**feiny's rubs are no sodium or low sodium, if using another seasoning, adjust salt to taste**

Steps:

  • 1. Cook rice with stock and seasoning according to package. Allow to cool to room temperature
  • 2. Combine egg, cream & shredded cheeses, chives and basil together in a mixing bowl. Transfer rice to bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • 3. With wet hands, take a tablespoon of rice mixture, place a cube of havarti in the middle and then top with another tablespoon of rice.
  • 4. Shape rice mixture into "8" balls and roll in flour followed by egg wash and breadcrumbs. Chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes
  • 5. Preheat deep fryer to 340 F. Fry rice balls for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. You may have to fry in batches. Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite sauce. I served these with Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. These would be great with marinara, sweet thai chili sauce or whatever your favorite sauce is.

Tips:

  • Use the right rice: Short-grain rice, such as Japanese or sushi rice, is the best choice for harvest rice because it holds its shape well and absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice before cooking removes the starch and helps the grains cook evenly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the right amount of water: The general rule of thumb is to use 1 1/2 cups of water for every cup of rice.
  • Bring the water to a boil: Before adding the rice, bring the water to a boil. This will help to create steam, which will help the rice cook evenly.
  • Reduce the heat to low: Once the water has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the rice simmer for 18 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed.
  • Let the rice rest: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This will help the grains to separate and prevent them from becoming sticky.

Conclusion:

Harvest rice is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of different dishes. With its nutty flavor and slightly chewy texture, harvest rice is a great way to add a hearty and satisfying element to your meal. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or as a main course, harvest rice is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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