22 Seasoned Rice Recipes for a Distinctive Meal

Seasoned rice is a typical dish for Brazilians. In addition to being delicious, it is versatile and goes with everything: beans, meats in general, vegetables and with the most varied ingredients that we can imagine. In those days of doubt about what to serve at the table, it’s a wildcard option and beyond tasty. Get inspired by the recipes we prepared below!

Beef seasoned rice recipes

1. Rice seasoned with broccoli and bacon: it’s impossible for a dish not to be delicious when it has bacon! In this practical recipe for seasoned rice, also add cubes of broccoli, carrots and celery. You can “cover” the refractory with cheese and plantain slices before putting it in the oven.

2. Seasoned rice with pepperoni: with pepperoni, onion, garlic, carrots and green peppers in hand, it is possible to prepare a fluffy and very tasty seasoned rice! Shredded chicken, jerky or vegetables can also be used as alternatives to pepperoni.

3. Seasoned brown rice: Whoever is on the whole foods team can’t miss this recipe! Make a stir-fry with carrots, green beans, peppers, corn and pepperoni sausage and, finally, mix all the ingredients together with the already cooked rice.

4. Rice seasoned with cod: impress your guests with a simple dish full of flavor! You will only need 500g of desalted and shredded cod, 3 sachets of vegetable broth, green corn, green peppers, onions and chives. Be careful with the amount of salt, as the broth and cod are already salty enough.

5. Carreteiro rice: with a unique seasoning, Carreteiro rice is the right choice for those who like tasty and complete dishes. Make this recipe using brown rice, diced meat, onions, tomatoes, peppers and garlic. Seasoning is on account of salt, pepper, olive oil and cumin to taste.

6. Rice seasoned with jerky: recipes with jerky have a taste of home and Sunday lunch. Even those who don’t have much experience in the kitchen can get this rice, which takes 300g of sun-dried meat, onion, tomato, garlic and seasonings to taste.

7. Seasoned rice with chicken heart: for those who like offal, chicken heart and rice are the perfect combination! The seasoning is made with olive oil, garlic, green peppers, carrots and salt and pepper to taste. Similar to chicken, the recipe is ready in 45 minutes.

8. Seasoned rice with chicken: another recipe to repeat the dish! Here you will need 700g of chicken breast in medium cubes. The secret is to leave the protein for at least 1 hour in the seasoning to get flavor. Then it’s just a matter of preparing the rice with onions, garlic, tomatoes, corn and peas.

9. Seasoned rice in the pressure cooker: when it comes to practicality, the pressure cooker always comes to our rescue. Prepare your kitchen countertop with rice, smoked sausage, onions, garlic, carrots, tomato sauce and seasonings. If you prefer, add other ingredients such as peppers, corn or peas. Creativity is up to you!

10. Seasoned rice with sausage: one of the most common meats in Brazilian barbecues, sausage is also delicious in seasoned rice. The list of ingredients also includes carrots, garlic, white rice, green peppers, parsley, chives, onions and tomatoes.

11. Seasoned rice with shrimp: you know that tasty dish that looks like it came out of a restaurant menu? It’s rice seasoned with shrimp! The crustaceans must be prepared in the frying pan together with onions, garlic, yellow peppers, tomato sauce and peas. Then add the seasonings, rice and water. From there, just wait for the ingredients to cook completely.

Vegetarian or Vegan Spiced Rice Recipes

12. Oven-seasoned rice: delicious oven-baked rice without meat? Yes, it is possible! Mix the cooked rice with peas, tomato sauce, cream and mozzarella in a serving dish. Place the ingredients in a medium oven and wait until golden. Serve the recipe while still hot.

13. Rice seasoned with peppers: in a frying pan, sauté the garlic, the chopped onion, the carrot and the pepper strips. Then mix the sautéed little by little into the already cooked rice. If desired, add slivered almonds, sesame seeds or sliced ​​cashews to finish the dish.

14. Rice seasoned with saffron: with just turmeric powder and frozen peas you can make rice worthy of being served on special occasions. Put the rice to fry in the pan with oil, onion and garlic. Then add water and, when it starts to boil, wait until it cooks completely.

15. Seasoned Greek rice: turn that rice from yesterday into a fresh and tasty recipe! Just sauté a grated carrot with peas and season the ingredients with salt and pepper. Then, add a cup of ready-made rice to the stir-fry, mix everything together and serve the dish while it is still hot.

16. Rice seasoned with carrots and green beans: nothing like a practical and delicious recipe to save lunch or dinner on a busy day. Rice seasoned with carrots and green beans can be served as a main dish with a salad of your choice.

17. Creamy seasoned rice: a rice seasoned with various ingredients is practically impossible to resist! This recipe takes carrots, olives, corn, chives and cheese cubes. The sauce made from sour cream and grated Parmesan cheese helps make the dish even tastier.

18. Vegan Yamikeshi: this traditional oriental dish is nothing more than a “mess” made with various ingredients. The vegan version is made with Japanese rice, vegetables, mushrooms and soy sauce. Bet on toasted sesame oil to give a special flavor to the dish!

19. Rice seasoned with carrots and ginger: with just carrots, ginger, garlic and parsley in hand you can give white rice a special flavor. The recipe yields up to 4 servings and is delicious as an accompaniment to grilled dishes.

20. Rice seasoned with carrots and broccoli: prepare a stir-fry with butter, onions, carrots and broccoli. When you see that the broccoli is soft, just add the ready-made rice and mix everything in the pan. A colorful and tasty dish for your meals!

21. Rice seasoned with lentils and caramelized onions: those who like sweet and sour recipes will fall in love with this dish! First, cut the onions and cook the lentils. Then, sauté the ingredients in the pan, add the vegetable broth and finally add the white rice and let it cook for another 10 minutes.

22. Rice seasoned with vegetables: in a pan, sauté the onion, peppers, garlic, carrot, broccoli and fresh peas. After seasoning the ingredients, add 3 lightly beaten eggs and the cooked white rice to the pan. Just mix it all up and serve!

Many of the ingredients in the recipes above are present in everyone’s refrigerators. So it’s worth taking a peek at what you already have at home to make mouthwatering seasoned rice!