rice side dishes

This simple Baked Rice and Peas dish uses pantry and freezer staples, a great side dish to go along with grilled shrimp or chicken.

Baked Rice And Peas

rice

14.5 oz can chicken or vegetable broth

butter

Parmesan cheese

oz (1/2 package) frozen peas (or canned)

Baked Rice and Peas

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine all ingredients in a oven-safe baking dish with a lid.

Place a piece of tin foil between the lid and the dish to ensure no steam escapes.

Bake 45 minutes (do not open, do not peek, do not stir to rice).

When 45 minutes is up, remove from oven and let it sit for 10 more minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice, (do not open, do not peek, do not stir to rice).

After 10 minutes, remove lid and fluff with a fork.

Filled with the flavors of fall, this pumpkin risotto features arborio rice slow cooked with onion, garlic, broth, pumpkin puree, and cozy spices until creamy and delicious!

Creamy Pumpkin Risotto

chicken stock (you can also use chicken or vegetable broth)

pumpkin

salt

nutmeg

cinnamon

⅛-¼ teaspoon ground cayenne (optional)

olive oil (extra virgin)

½ medium yellow onion

garlic (minced,

arborio rice

In a large saucepan or medium stockpot over medium-high heat, add chicken stock, pumpkin puree, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cayenne. Stir ingredients to combine and bring them to a boil, then reduce heat to low and keep the broth at just below a simmer.

In a separate stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for about another minute until fragrant.

Add rice to the pot with the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly and ensuring all the rice is coated with oil and slightly toasted. Add about a half cup of the stock to the rice and cook until the stock is completely absorbed, stirring occasionally.

Repeat the process of adding and cooking the stock until about one cup of stock is left. Test the texture of your risotto to determine how much more stock you need to add. Cook until the rice is al dente, or still has a slight bite to it. I ended up with about a half cup of broth leftover. This process should take close to 45 minutes.

Once your rice has reached your desired consistency, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Serve risotto immediately.

This Cajun dirty rice dish is made with chopped veggies, cajun spices, and smoked sausage and is loaded with flavor! Serve this rice with chicken, fish, or shrimp to create the ultimate Cajun meal.

Cajun Dirty Rice with Smoked Sausage

chicken stock (divided)

butter (unsalted)

sausage

onion

celery

garlic (minced)

onion powder

garlic powder

smoked paprika

thyme

oregano

cayenne pepper

salt and black pepper (to taste)

Cook the rice in 2 cups of chicken stock until tender according to package instructions. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.

In a medium heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with the olive oil. Add the smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until the sausage is browned, about 3-5 minutes.

Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook until the veggies begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about another minute.

Season the sausage and vegetables with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and stir with a wooden spoon.

Add a little bit of chicken stock to the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits with the wooden spoon. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine the rice with the veggies and sausage. Continue to cook while stirring for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add a little more chicken stock if needed so that the rice isn't dry.

Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the rice to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!

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