this was yummy. Safron seems to add a lemony type of flavor

ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • skinless boneless chicken breast or 7 pc.
  • salt and pepper
  • saffron threads or
  • powdered saffron
  • long-grain white rice
  • good quality chicken stock

this was yummy. Safron seems to add a lemony type of flavor

ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • onion
  • saffron threads or
  • powdered saffron
  • tomatoes
  • whole tomatoes with basil
  • long-grain white rice
  • skinless boneless chicken breast or 7 pc.

this is adapted from Ali’s Yaya’s recipe

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • juice and zest of one lemon
  • chicken broth
  • black pepper
  • long grain white rice
  • butter
  • olive oil
Belongs to Faire Raven Baked Risotto 
You might need to buy:
  • whipping cream
  • chicken broth
  • vermouth
  • garlic
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • Parmesan cheese
Belongs to amylicious Green Rice 
ready in about an hour; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Onion chopped
  • 1.5-2 cups cooked brown rice
  • chopped brocolli
  • grated cheese
  • low fat milk
You might need to buy:
  • cooked rice
  • small can evaporated milk
  • frozen broccoli
  • chopped onion
  • chopped celery
  • cream of chicken soup
  • cheese or velveeta

This colorful rice could be served on its own or as a side dish with a meat or fish entree. It comes highly recommended from our UK site.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
POINTS® Value: 3

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • ground turmeric
  • black pepper
  • table salt
Belongs to shawn Walnut Rice 

Just a touch of toasted walnut oil, a sprinkling of chopped fresh herbs, and a handful of nuts transform simple rice into a special side dish.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • * 2 3/4 cups water
  • * 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • * 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • * 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
  • * 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • * 2 tablespoons toasted walnut oil
  • * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Whole cloves and stick cinnamon bring spice to this basmati rice side dish that’s an excellent accompaniment to roasted chicken. Brown rice lends nutty flavor and a slightly chewy bite; red rice is also a good choice for this dish.
10 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • * 1 cup chopped onion
  • * 2 cups uncooked brown basmati rice
  • * 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • * 3 whole cloves
  • * 1 cup water
  • * 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • * 1 teaspoon salt
  • * 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Sunflower seeds and brown rice pack a double nutrition punch, enhancing this side dish with both vitamin E and niacin. This recipe calls for long-cooking barley and brown rice, but if you’re in a hurry, substitute instant brown rice and quick-cooking barley. Just be sure to adjust cooking times according to package directions.
8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • * 1/3 cup sunflower seed kernels
  • * 2 teaspoons butter
  • * 2 1/2 cups water
  • * 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
  • * 1/2 cup dried currants
  • * 1/4 cup uncooked bulgur
  • * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper