Friday, November 18, 2011

DIY Seasoned Rice Mix

Everyone loves convenience foods, right? Me too, I just don't like paying the extra money for them and I REALLY don't like what is in some of them! I have this seasoned rice mix in my cupboard at all times ready to use when time is running short on getting supper ready. I use Uncle Ben's whole grain brown rice and chicken bouillon but you could use any type of rice and whatever flavor of bouillon you like.


3 cups uncooked brown rice
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
6 teaspoons instant chicken flavor bouillon
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Combine all ingredients in a storage container with a tight fitting lid. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Stir well before each use.

To use, bring 2-1/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of the seasoned rice mix. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings.

We had some last night with baked salmon and steamed broccoli! YUM!! Linking to the Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop at Deborah Jean's Dandelion House! :)
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12 comments:

  1. Pioneer Woman at HeartNovember 18, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Sounds good.

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  2. AlicaNovember 18, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    I'll have to try this! Might even make small jars for Christmas gifts along with some other homemade goodies...everybody loves convenient foods that are healthy, right?! Thank for the recipe!

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  3. larkspur funny farmNovember 18, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Sounds tasty - I agree who would eat those over processed, over packaged, over priced side dishes? Thanks for sharing I know what I will be making this weekend.

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  4. Candy C.November 18, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Kristina,
    Thanks! :)

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  5. Candy C.November 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Alica,
    I like the idea of giving this as Christmas gifts! :)

    Grace,
    The fact that those little pouches of seasoned rice were overprocessed and overpriced got me started making this several years ago! ;-)

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  6. SusanNovember 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    How do you come up with all these fantastic ideas?? This is the perfect convenience food!

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  7. SweetLand FarmNovember 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    ooooo that is so creative! I'll have to try that. Always into saving money and still having a little "convenience" food too! My favorite is the Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice, but I will try this fer sure! Besides, plain old rice gets boring after a while, and something new and healthy suits me just fine!! Thanks!!

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  8. TeresaNovember 18, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Looks good~but I would have to figure out how to make it vegetarian.

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  9. Candy C.November 19, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Susan,
    This one came from one of those supermarket checkout stand recipe books from about 10 years ago! :)

    SweetLand Farm,
    If the rice you like is unseasoned, I don't see why it wouldn't work. Just cook it for the time called for on the package. :)

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  10. Candy C.November 19, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Teresa,
    They do make vegetable bouillon too, I'm not sure how easy it is to find though!

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  11. MuniyrahJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Thank you for the seasoned rice recipe. I have been in love with a store bought box of chicken rice made by Tony Roma. I wanted to make my own seasoned rice and found your wonderful recipe!

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  12. Candy C.January 29, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Muniyrah,
    You are welcome! I hope you like it as much as we do! :)

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