Best Dont Worry Be Happy Rice Recipes

Don't Worry Be Happy Rice!! image

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups rice, cooked and at room temp
1 acorn squash, cubed and roasted with olive oil (approx 1 inch cubes)
1/4 cup coconut, unsweetened
1 cup cubed papaya
1/4 cup raisins, soaked in 4 tbls orange juice
1 red jalapeno chile, deveined and seeded chopped fine
6 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, grated
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
1/4 cup parsley, fresh and chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

Rice Recipes: Jeweled Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups cooked long grain white, brown, or wild rice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts, chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
⅓ cup toasted (chopped pistachios)
½ cup chopped parsley
½ cup pomegranate arils
⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Roasted Chickpeas (optional)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice (plus 1 teaspoon zest)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, garlic, pinches of salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute until soft. Reduce heat to low and add the cooked rice, using the back of a wooden spoon to break up any clumps. Heat until warmed through. Turn off the heat and stir in the dressing, pistachios, parsley, and pomegranates. Top with mint leaves and roasted chickpeas, if using. Season to taste and serve.