8 Flavors of Rice That’ll Steal Your Heart 💖

Name: 8 Flavored Rice Recipes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Various
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp salted butter; 1 Tbsp olive oil; ¼ cup chopped yellow onion; 4 minced garlic cloves; 1 ½ cups uncooked white jasmine rice; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 Tbsp salted butter; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; 1 ½ tsp turmeric powder; 2 ½ cups chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; ¼ cup grape tomatoes (chopped); 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp dried thyme; 1 cup tomato sauce; ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper; ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 tsp cajun seasoning; 4 oz chopped green chilies (118 ml); 1 Tbsp taco seasoning; 2 juiced limes; 1 zested lime; ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro; 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli (bite-size pieces or smaller); 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 Tbsp soy sauce

Hey! Quick question, ever find yourself staring at a bowl of plain rice thinking, “This needs some serious jazzing up”? Like, who hasn’t, right? Well, I’ve got a lil’ magic up my sleeve. These 8 flavored rice recipes are not just tasty, they’re like a party in your mouth! 🎉

Main dish photo — *The finished dish — looks amazing, right?*

Okay, Let’s Talk Ingredients

So, picture us in the grocery store—I’m like, “Okay, grab that butter! No, not the spreadable kind, the good salted stuff!” 😅 And don’t forget the olive oil! We need both, trust me. Then, we gotta chat about that aromatic garlic and onion—seriously, what’s cooking without ‘em? Grab a few cloves and a yellow onion, and if you’re feeling fancy, throw in some grape tomatoes.

Oh, and jasmine rice! It’s the star of the show! You can’t go wrong with the fluffy goodness. Then we add some chicken broth (the real MVP), a bit of salt and pepper, and if you’re feeling wild, turmeric, chili powder, or even taco seasoning! This is where the fun really begins. 🍚✨

So Here’s Why I Make This Constantly

Y’all, I have a confession: I used to be a rice snob—like, I ONLY made it plain because I thought flavored rice was too complicated. Then one day, I decided to take a leap (I was kinda feeling adventurous, you know?) and experimented with these flavors. OMG, life-changing! Now, every family dinner feels like a fancy restaurant. My kids think I’m some gourmet chef, and I’m just over here tossing in spices like it’s confetti. 😂

One time, I made the Cilantro Lime Rice for taco night, and my husband couldn’t stop raving about it! He was like, “Are you sure you didn’t get this from that trendy taco place?” I was blushing like a tomato! 🍅

Another beautiful angle of the dish — *Just as gorgeous from this angle too!*

The One Trick That Changes Everything

Okay, listen up! The real secret? Don’t stir the rice while it’s cooking! Just let it chill out and do its thing. The magic happens when the steam builds up. Seriously, just let it sit. It’ll fluff up all nice and pretty, and you’ll look like a rice wizard! 🧙‍♂️✨

Don’t Mess This Up (My Top Tips)

1. Check your broth!—make sure it’s NOT low-sodium if you want flavor.
2. Measuring rice is key!—I always use the “1 cup rice, 2 cups broth” rule. It’s a classic for a reason!
3. When you add the spices, make sure to toast them a little with the garlic and onion before adding the rice and broth. It brings out ALL the flavors!
4. And honestly? Don’t skip that 5-10 minute steam at the end. It’s like a spa day for your rice. Trust me!

How to Keep Them From Disappearing (Or, How to Store Them)

If you can somehow resist devouring all this goodness immediately (like, good luck with that), just let the rice cool and pop it in an airtight container. It’ll last in the fridge for about 3-4 days. But be warned—they might disappear faster than you think. 😜

If You Liked This, You’ll Probably Like These Too

Alright, listen! If you dig these rice vibes, you’ll definitely wanna check out my Spicy Garlic Noodles—seriously, they’re life-changing. And if you’re in a veggie mood, my Roasted Veggie Quinoa Salad is a MUST. And don’t even get me started on my One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus. It’s a symphony of flavors! 🎶

So, what about you? What’s your go-to way to jazz up rice? I need to hear all about it! Let’s swap recipes! 🍽️❤️

8 Flavored Rice Recipes

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Flavored rice is a versatile and delicious side dish that can elevate any meal. This collection of eight unique rice recipes features a variety of flavors, from savory garlic butter to tropical coconut and pineapple. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side at gatherings, these easy-to-follow recipes will impress your family and friends with their vibrant colors and delightful tastes.

Author: XXXXX
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings each recipe 1x
Category: Dinner, lunch, Side Dish, Supper
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Various

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp salted butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
¼ cup chopped yellow onion
4 minced garlic cloves
1 ½ cups uncooked white jasmine rice
3 cups chicken broth
3 Tbsp salted butter
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 ½ tsp turmeric powder
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
¼ cup grape tomatoes (chopped)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried thyme
1 cup tomato sauce
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tsp cajun seasoning
4 oz chopped green chilies (118 ml)
1 Tbsp taco seasoning
2 juiced limes
1 zested lime
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli (bite-size pieces or smaller)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup coconut milk
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 cup diced pineapple (or crushed pineapple)
¼ cup chopped green onion

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Instructions

Garlic Butter Rice: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with butter and olive oil. Add the garlic and onion. Cook until onion turns translucent. Add in the rice and lightly toast for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stir ingredients together. Cover the pot with a lid and turn heat to low. Let simmer until all liquid has disappeared (do not stir during this step). Remove from heat and let sit 5-10 minutes covered to steam rice. After that, fluff the rice with a fork and then serve.
Turmeric Rice: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with butter and olive oil. Add the garlic and onion. Cook until the onion turns translucent. Add in the rice and turmeric powder and stir together. Lightly toast the rice for 1-2 minutes. Add in the chicken broth and bay leaf. Cover the pot with a lid and turn the heat to low. Let simmer until all liquid has disappeared (do not stir during this step). Remove from heat and let sit for 5-10 minutes covered to steam rice. After that, fluff the rice with a fork and then serve.
Tomato Flavored Rice: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with butter and olive oil. Add the garlic, onion and chopped tomatoes. Cook until the onion turns translucent. Add in the rice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and dried thyme and lightly toast for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce and stir ingredients together, scraping the bottom of the pot while you do this. Cover the pot with a lid and turn heat to low. Let simmer until all liquid has disappeared. Once liquid has cooked, remove from heat and let sit 5-10 minutes covered to steam rice. After that, fluff the rice with a fork and then serve.
Cajun Seasoning Rice: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with butter and olive oil. Add the garlic, onion, and chopped bell pepper. Cook until onion turns translucent and bell pepper softens. Add in the rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, paprika, and bay leaf and stir ingredients together. Cover the pot with a lid and turn heat to low. Let simmer until all liquid has disappeared (do not stir during this step). Remove from heat and let sit 5-10 minutes covered to steam rice. After that, fluff the rice with a fork and then serve.
Taco Seasoning Rice: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with butter and olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook until onion turns translucent. Add in the rice and lightly toast for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and tomato sauce and stir ingredients together. Cover the pot with a lid and turn heat to low. Let simmer until all liquid has disappeared. Remove from heat and let sit 5-10 minutes covered to steam rice. After that, add the chopped green chilies and fluff the rice with a fork and then serve.
Cilantro Lime Rice: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with butter and olive oil. Add the garlic and onion. Cook until onion turns translucent. Add in the rice and lightly toast for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stir ingredients together. Cover the pot with a lid and turn heat to low. Let simmer until all liquid has disappeared (do not stir during this step). After that, add the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro and mix into the rice, then serve.
Broccoli Cheddar Rice: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with butter and olive oil. Add the frozen broccoli and cook 2 minutes. Add in the rice and lightly toast for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stir ingredients together. Cover the pot with a lid and turn heat to low. Let simmer until all liquid has disappeared (do not stir during this step). Remove from heat and let sit 5-10 minutes covered to steam rice. After that, sprinkle the cheese on top and mix with the rice then serve.
Pineapple Coconut Rice: Add the broth and coconut milk to a pot and bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Give it a stir, then cover the pot with a lid and let simmer until all liquid has disappeared. Remove from heat and let sit 5-10 minutes covered to steam rice. After that, stir in the soy sauce and diced pineapple, fluffing the rice with a fork as you go, then serve.