Indulge in a flavorful journey with our diverse collection of walnut rice recipes, a delightful fusion of textures and tastes. From the classic Persian dish of Jeweled Rice, adorned with vibrant jewels of dried fruits, nuts, and herbs, to the comforting goodness of Turkish Walnut Rice Pilaf, each recipe promises a unique culinary experience. Discover the simplicity of Basmati Rice with Walnuts, a quick and easy weeknight meal, or impress your guests with the elegant presentation of Walnut-Crusted Risotto. For a hearty and wholesome option, try our Walnut and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers, a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're seeking a vegetarian delight or a side dish to complement your favorite protein, our walnut rice recipes offer a symphony of flavors for every palate.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
WILD RICE, CRANBERRY AND WALNUT SALAD
Wild rice is actually the seed of an aquatic grass, native to North America. High in protein and carbohydrates and low in fat, it has a distinctive nutty taste and dark brown colour, and is often added to rice mixes for visual appeal and flavour. To cook rice in the microwave, place rice in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 cups of hot water. Microwave on high (100%) for 11 to 14 minutes or until liquid has mostly evaporated. Stir rice with a fork to separate grains.
Provided by Sonya01
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook rice in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Set aside to cool (see note).
- Combine rice, cranberries, celery and walnuts in a bowl.
- Place oil and vinegar in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake to combine. Drizzle over salad. Toss to combine. Serve.
CRANBERRY-WALNUT RICE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the butter over medium heat in a saucepot. Add the orzo and toast until golden. Stir in the rice, add the stock and cranberries. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Fluff the rice and combine with walnuts and scallions to serve.
BROWN RICE, BROCCOLI, CHEESE AND WALNUT SURPRISE
This recipe was born one night when I didn't have too much to do. I guess the only surprise about it is that it tastes so good!
Provided by Candice
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on small baking sheet, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in melted butter for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the rice, add the broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Place broccoli in a microwave-safe casserole dish, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover, and microwave until tender.
- Spoon rice onto a serving platter, and top with broccoli. Sprinkle walnuts and cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 643 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
WALNUT RICE
"I always get compliments whenever I serve it, and there are never any leftovers. The short prep and cooking time is just an added bonus." -Vera Whisner of Elkton, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the walnuts, onion, sesame seeds, salt and garlic powder in butter until onion is tender and sesame seeds are golden brown. Add water and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli and rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
FETA, CRANBERRY AND WALNUT RICE SALAD
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool. In small bowl, place cranberries and cover with hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In separate small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Combine cranberries, walnuts, scallions, oranges and feta cheese. Add to rice. Add dressing and toss. Chill at least 20 minutes for flavors to blend.
RICE PUDDING WITH CRANBERRY WALNUT SAUCE
Categories Milk/Cream Dairy Rice Dessert Thanksgiving Cranberry Walnut Fall Winter Jam or Jelly Simmer Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, simmer milk, rice, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup half-and-half, covered, until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, in a small saucepan simmer jelly, water, cranberries or raisins, and lemon juice, covered, stirring occasionally, until jelly melts and sauce thickens slightly. Keep sauce warm.
- In a measuring cup, beat together with a fork egg, vanilla and remaining 1/4 cup half-and-half.
- Remove rice from heat and stir in egg mixture. Cook rice pudding over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Stir walnuts into sauce and serve rice pudding with sauce.
WALNUT RICE SALAD
Rice blends with walnuts, onions, chopped apple and a curried lemon dressing in this versatile salad. It could be a main luncheon salad in warm weather or a change-of-pace complement to a poultry or fish dinner any time of year.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the first six ingredients. Combine the juice, honey, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and curry powder; gradually whisk in the oil. Just before serving, drizzle over rice salad.
Nutrition Facts :
WALNUT RAISIN BROWN RICE PUDDING
I'm always cutting out recipes to try, but always changing them to suit my own taste. I like recipes that use ingredients that you usually have on hand and is fast and easy...and of course taste gooood! This low calorie rice pudding has been family tested and approved and can be whipped up in no time.
Provided by Carol Wiley Ganger
Categories Puddings
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Combine eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Beat until well combined (but not foamy).Stir in rice, raisins and walnuts. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart ovenproof dish. Place dish in a larger baking dish or pan. Pour boiling water into the backing dish (being careful not to get water in the pudding mixture) to a depth of approx. 1 inch.
- 2. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with whipped topping or ice cream.
- 3. Note: You can, also use dried cherries or craisins. Pecans or Almonds for a change or whatever you happen to have on hand.
KOREAN WALNUT RICE PORRIDGE
This is a traditional Korean breakfast cereal adapted from the California Walnut folks. It's delicious topped with some maple syrup or honey.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In blender or food processor, grind walnuts, drained rice and 2 cups of water.
- Pour blended mixture into a medium sauce pan and add remaining water.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Add salt and stir.
- Serve in bowls garnished with walnuts. Top with maple syrup or honey if desired.
WALNUT APPLE RICE
"I have been making this delicious rice dish for many years and get requests for the recipe often," writes Janice Mitchell of Aurora, Colorado. "It's easy to fix when you are in a hurry and goes well with pork dishes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add the water, cider, salt and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, apple and walnuts. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PEAR & WALNUT RICE SALAD
This comes together very quickly as I make the rice the night before when making dinner and then just set out to bring back to room temp. Best served at room temp.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Brown Rice
Time 5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; toss to coat. Garnish with dried craisins or dried cherries and serve immediately.
WALNUT AND RICE LOAF WITH CHIVE SAUCE
This loaf is a tasty and filling dinner. Another recipe from Charmaine Solomon's Complete Vegetarian Cookbook. The carrot, scallions & mushrooms smell fantastic while cooking in the skillet! You will need 2 1/2 cups of cooked brown rice.We would suggest making the loaf a day before & leaving it to cool in the tin over-night in the fridge; we served it directly from the oven & it crumbled when cut. We added a tblsp of light thickened cream to the sauce & preffered it like this.
Provided by Rhiannon and Matt
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Turn on oven at 180°C (350°F).
- Melt butter in a frying pan and saute carrots for 2 mins, add cumin and stir well.
- Add spring onions and mushrooms and cook, stirring, for another 2 mins, then remove from heat.
- Stir together the beaten eggs, tomato puree, cheese, walnuts, parsley, salt & pepper.
- Combine with the rice and cooked vegetables and mix thoroughly, then taste and adjust seasoning if required.
- Generously grease a 28 x 12 cm (11 x 4 1/2 in) loaf tin and line base with greased grease-proof paper.
- Pack the mixture in well, being careful to to fill the corners.
- Bake in pre-heated oven for 50-60 mins or until firm.
- Cool slightly before turning out or cutting individual slices.
- To Make Chive Sauce:.
- In a small stainless steel or other non-aluminium saucepan bring to the boil the wine, spring onions, citrus peel and citrus juice and continue boiling uncovered until reduced to about 1/4 cup (2 fl oz) in volume.
- Strain into a bowl, allow to cool slightly, then beat in the soft butter, a small piece at a time.
- Stir in the chives and season to taste with salt & pepper.
- If you feel the flavour is too sharp, stir in a little thickened cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.3, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 218, Sodium 1345.9, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 16.5
CURRIED WALNUT RICE SALAD
"As a busy wife and mother of eight, I'm always on th look out for tasty and nutritious recipes," shares Rhoda Wenger of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. "With its mild curry flavor, nutty crunch and veggie garnish, this one easily passed my test!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, oil, lemon juice, honey, curry powder, garlic, salt and pepper; stir into rice mixture. Just before serving, stir in nuts. Garnish with tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use high-quality walnuts: Fresh, plump walnuts will give your rice dish the best flavor and texture. Look for walnuts that are free of blemishes and have a slightly sweet aroma.
- Toast the walnuts before using: Toasting the walnuts brings out their nutty flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Use the right ratio of rice to water: The ratio of rice to water is important for getting the right consistency of rice. For this recipe, a ratio of 1:1.5 (rice to water) is ideal.
- Don't overcook the rice: Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant to eat. Cook the rice according to the package directions, or until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Add the walnuts and other ingredients at the end of cooking: This will prevent the walnuts from becoming overcooked and losing their flavor. Stir in the walnuts, herbs, and spices during the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.
- Serve the rice warm: Walnut rice is best served warm, so that the flavors can fully meld together. You can also reheat the rice later on, if desired.
Conclusion:
Walnut rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its nutty flavor and hearty texture, walnut rice is a surefire hit with family and friends.
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