Best 10 The Very Best Confetti Rice Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our delectable Confetti Rice recipes. These vibrant dishes bring a burst of color and taste to your table, perfect for any occasion. From the classic Confetti Rice with its medley of colorful vegetables and savory seasonings, to the tangy Lemon Herb Confetti Rice that tantalizes your taste buds, each recipe offers a unique culinary experience. For a fiesta of flavors, try the Mexican Confetti Rice, bursting with the vibrant flavors of Mexican spices and fresh ingredients. And for a healthy and satisfying meal, the Spinach and Feta Confetti Rice combines the goodness of spinach with the tangy zest of feta cheese. No matter your preference, our Confetti Rice recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the delightful world of Confetti Rice today!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CONFETTI RICE



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Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tomato, seeded and diced

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy, large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, red peppers and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
  • Add the rice and corn and saute 1 minute, stirring constantly to toast the rice and coat with oil. Sprinkle with the cumin and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken stock, raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and carefully fold in the cilantro and diced tomatoes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

CONFETTI RICE



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This is a very good low-fat recipe. Diced sweet red and green pepper--along with green peas and fresh parsley--add bright color to the simple rice dish. --Dorothy Bayes of Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir in peppers. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender., Remove from the heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes or until heated through and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

CONFETTI RICE



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Every forkful of tender rice is peppered with pretty pieces of pimientos, broccoli and carrots.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups water
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 cup uncooked converted rice
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup shredded carrot (about 1 medium)
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, broth and seasoning blend to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in broccoli and carrot. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until rice and broccoli are tender. Stir in pimientos. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

CONFETTI RICE



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When making this side dish, I prefer to use a Rosemary & Sun-Dried Tomato blend with just a hint of garlic.

Provided by Lance Washburn

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c brown rice, uncooked
1 1/4 c water, cold
1 can(s) (14 oz) 33%-less-sodium garden vegetable broth
1 tsp salt free seasoning blend
1 c broccoli, fresh
1/2 c carrots, shredded (about 1 med.)
1 jar(s) pimientos, diced (2 oz. jar drained)

Steps:

  • 1. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, broth and seasoning blend to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in broccoli and carrot. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until rice and broccoli are tender. Stir in pimientos. Let stand 5 minutes.

THE VERY BEST CONFETTI RICE



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Rice tossed with dried fruit, nuts, orange zest and green onions. It's very colorful and very tasty. You can use lemon or orange zest, raisins or dried cranberries, and any kind of nut you prefer. It's a recipe that's easy to mold to your tastes. The way I wrote it here is my favorite combination and always a hit with guests.

Provided by SHACKL

Categories     Rice Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
4 cups water
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a saucepan, and bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the orange zest, cranberries, almonds, and green onions into the rice until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 5.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

MEXICAN CONFETTI RICE



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Categories     Rice     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Cinco de Mayo     Corn     Pea     Carrot     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled carrots
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup frozen green peas

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add rice and stir 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add broth, tomato sauce and salt; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Boil uncovered until about half of broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix carrots, corn and peas into rice. Cover pot tightly with lid. Reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Let stand covered 10 minutes before serving. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover rice with paper towel and let stand at room temperature. Remove towel; rewarm rice over low heat, stirring often.)

THE VERY BEST CONFETTI RICE



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Rice tossed with dried fruit, nuts, orange zest and green onions. It's very colorful and very tasty. You can use lemon or orange zest, raisins or dried cranberries, and any kind of nut you prefer. It's a recipe that's easy to mold to your tastes. The way I wrote it here is my favorite combination and always a hit with guests.

Provided by SHACKL

Categories     Rice Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
4 cups water
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a saucepan, and bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the orange zest, cranberries, almonds, and green onions into the rice until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 5.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

THE VERY BEST CONFETTI RICE



The Very Best Confetti Rice image

Rice tossed with dried fruit, nuts, orange zest and green onions. It's very colorful and very tasty. You can use lemon or orange zest, raisins or dried cranberries, and any kind of nut you prefer. It's a recipe that's easy to mold to your tastes. The way I wrote it here is my favorite combination and always a hit with guests.

Provided by SHACKL

Categories     Rice Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
4 cups water
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a saucepan, and bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the orange zest, cranberries, almonds, and green onions into the rice until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 5.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

THE VERY BEST CONFETTI RICE



The Very Best Confetti Rice image

Rice tossed with dried fruit, nuts, orange zest and green onions. It's very colorful and very tasty. You can use lemon or orange zest, raisins or dried cranberries, and any kind of nut you prefer. It's a recipe that's easy to mold to your tastes. The way I wrote it here is my favorite combination and always a hit with guests.

Provided by SHACKL

Categories     Rice Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
4 cups water
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a saucepan, and bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the orange zest, cranberries, almonds, and green onions into the rice until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 5.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CUMIN CONFETTI RICE



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Carrot, green onions and bell peppers give this skillet rice dish a blast of color and flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup vegetable broth or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
16 medium green onions, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
2 cups cooked brown or basmati rice
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat broth to boiling in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, onions and bell peppers in broth 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until bell peppers are tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients; cook until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the confetti rice will taste. Look for long-grain rice that is free of broken grains and impurities. You can also use a mix of white and brown rice for a more interesting flavor and texture.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any excess starch and prevent the rice from clumping together.
  • Use the right amount of water. The general rule of thumb is to use 1 cup of water for every 2 cups of rice. However, the amount of water you need may vary depending on the type of rice you are using and the desired consistency of the confetti rice.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice. This will help to ensure that the rice cooks evenly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. Do not stir the rice during cooking, as this can break the grains and make the confetti rice mushy.
  • Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes, or until all of the steam has evaporated.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and give the confetti rice a light and fluffy texture.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins and seasonings. Some popular options include vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts, and dried fruits. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil or melted butter for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Confetti rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or salad. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and colorful confetti rice dish that everyone will enjoy.

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