Rice 5 Ways
Casserole
Rice is a great, low-cost ingredient for casserole dishes. Add rice with cooked vegetables, meat or beans, and bake for a quick, easy weeknight meal.
Salad
Top your favorite salad with plain, cooked rice. Add flavor with seasonings like cumin, cilantro, or other dried herbs and spices.
Stir-Fry
Pair rice with stir-fry vegetables. Combine cooked rice with low-sodium soy sauce and serve. Add cooked chicken, beef, or add tofu to make a one dish meal.
Stuffed Peppers
Mix canned beans, salsa, and cooked rice together. Stuff the mixture inside bell peppers, which have been cut in half and seeds removed. Top with shredded cheese and bake in oven until heated through.
Rice Pudding
Mix cooked rice with low-fat milk, a pinch of salt, and sugar. Cook, stirring often, until mixture is creamy. In a small bowl, mix milk, egg, and cinnamon. Stir into rice mixture and continue to cook over low heat.