Funfetti® Rice

Funfetti® Rice
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    42

Elevate your ordinary rice into a vibrant and flavorful side dish with this playful take on a classic. Infused with aromatic spices and colorful vegetables, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will add a touch of whimsy to any meal.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    33 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    195 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

In a large bowl, gently fluff the cooked rice with a fork to separate the grains. Season generously with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Ensure the spices are evenly distributed. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step
7 mins

Heat the grapeseed oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the diced red bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring frequently. (Cook time: 5-7 minutes)

03

Step
5 mins

Add the seasoned rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the water or vegetable broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and the liquid has been absorbed. This helps the flavors meld together beautifully. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

04

Step
2 mins

Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently fold in the crushed French-fried onions, reserving a small amount for garnish. Toss lightly to combine, ensuring the onions remain somewhat crunchy. (Assembly time: 2 minutes)

05

Step

Transfer the Funfetti® Rice to a serving dish. Garnish with the remaining crushed French-fried onions for added texture and visual appeal. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For a richer flavor, consider using vegetable broth instead of water. You can also add a pinch of turmeric for color and extra flavor.
Feel free to customize this recipe with other vegetables like peas, corn, or chopped green onions.
If you don't have French-fried onions, toasted slivered almonds or chopped cashews make a delicious substitute.
To make it vegetarian, use vegetable broth or water. To make it vegan, check the ingredients of the French-fried onions.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Aliyah Greenfelder

    I love how customizable this recipe is. I added some leftover roasted chicken and it was a complete meal!

  • Clara Wuckert

    I found that using brown rice added a nice nutty flavor to the dish.

  • Pamela Bradtke

    My kids are picky eaters, but they actually enjoyed this rice! The crispy onions are a big hit.

  • Waino Will

    This recipe is so simple and versatile! I've made it several times and always get rave reviews.

  • Delmer Kling

    I didn't have any crispy fried onions, so I used crushed potato chips instead. It was surprisingly good!

  • Jimmy Oconnell

    Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, you want them to still have a little bit of a crunch.

  • Cesar Dach

    Adding a squeeze of lime juice at the end brightens up the flavors.

  • Clementine Simonis

    This is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.

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