39 Things to Make with a Box of Instant Rice

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39 Things to Make with a Box of Instant Rice2/39 Spanish Rice 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll find my easy Spanish rice is better than any found in grocery stores. Best of all, it can be prepared in the same amount of time as those so-called “quick and easy” boxes. —Anne Yaeger, Washington DC, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 217 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 3/39 Bacon Cheeseburger Rice

I’ve had teenage nieces and nephews request the recipe after their first bite

40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I thought the original skillet dish lacked pizzazz, so we created this tastier version. I’ve had teenage nieces and nephews request the recipe after their first bite. —Joyce Whipps, West Des Moines, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 579 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 4/39 Cajun Pork Chops 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cajun Pork Chops Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste

I used ingredients that were already available in the refrigerator and pantry

of Home Total Time 4 hours 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe after returning home from my travels and discovering I had little food in the house. I used ingredients that were already available in the refrigerator and pantry. —Allison Gapinski, Cary, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups pork mixture with 1/4 cup pepper strips: 423 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 5/39 Meat Lover’s Pizza Rice Skillet 11

Add any other pizza topping ingredients you desire

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son named this “pizza rice” after I threw together a quick dinner from what I had in the fridge and pantry. Add any other pizza topping ingredients you desire. I often add black olive slices or mushrooms. Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 390 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 906mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. 6/39 Mom’s Paella 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min

Like my mom, I often prepare this dish for special Sunday get-togethers

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy cooking ethnic foods, especially those that call for lots of rice. Like my mom, I often prepare this dish for special Sunday get-togethers. Traditional paella uses saffron, but turmeric is a budget-friendly alternative. —Ena Quiggle, Goodhue, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 258 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 711mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. 7/39 8/39 Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Asian chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a household best bet. The spicy sauce works with chicken, seafood, pork or beef. Add whatever veggies you have on hand. —Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup chicken mixture with 1/2 cup rice: 387 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 9/39 Lemony Chickpeas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

They’re especially good over hot, fluffy brown rice

the Recipe Creator: These saucy chickpeas add just a little heat to meatless Mondays. They’re especially good over hot, fluffy brown rice. —April Strevell, Red Bank, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup chickpea mixture with 1 cup rice: 433 calories, 9g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 679mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 12g fiber), 13g protein. 10/39 Pork Spanish Rice 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family wasn’t fond of pork roast until I used it in this yummy casserole.—Betty Unrau, MacGregor, Manitoba Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

1 cup: 304 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 11/39 Gumbo in a Jiffy 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gumbo in a Jiffy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a yummy dish. My husband loves the kick that the sausage gives this quick gumbo, and it’s such a cinch to assemble. —Amy Flack, Homer City, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 279 calories, 16g

You can make these loaves ahead, and they’ll last for a few days

fat (7g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 1197mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 12/39 Sassy Salsa Meat Loaves Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 2 loaves (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a twist on classic meat loaf. You can make these loaves ahead, and they’ll last for a few days. Make meat loaf sandwiches with the leftovers, buns and a little Monterey Jack cheese. —Tasha Tully, Owings Mills, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 237 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g

sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/39 Foil-Packet Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty, satisfying dinner has all the flavors of an authentic jambalaya with little effort. The foil packets can be prepared a day ahead and cooked right before serving. These are also good on the grill! —Allison Stroud, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 packet: 287 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 1068mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g

sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 14/39 Shrimp Creole 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved True Shrimp Creole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An authentic Cajun dish, this tastes even better if refrigerated overnight to allow all the flavors to blend. Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 358 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 224mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 15/39 Zucchini Beef Skillet 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This is a speedy summer recipe that uses up those abundant garden goodies: Zucchini, tomatoes and green peppers. —Becky Calder, Kingston, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 470 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 749mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein. 16/39 Turkey Sausage Cabbage Rolls Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Sausage Cabbage Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I practically grew up in my Polish grandmother’s kitchen, watching Babci cook and listening to her stories. I made

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch

her cabbage roll recipe healthier with whole grains and turkey, but kept the same rich flavors I remember. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cabbage roll with 3 tablespoons sauce: 202 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch. 17/39 Slow-Cooked Stuffed Pepper Stew 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Stuffed Pepper Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my go-to

pepper stew

pepper stew. When my garden yields green peppers, I dice and freeze them for those cold, blustery days to come.—Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 327 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1637mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. 18/39 Chicken Brunch Bake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chunks of tender chicken add heartiness to this appealing brunch casserole. This was my son’s favorite hot lunch meal from high school. —DeLee Jochum, Dubuque, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch

serving: 233 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. 19/39 Lemon Chicken and Rice 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 casseroles (4 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I couldn’t say who loves this recipe best, because it gets raves every time I serve it! Occasionally I even get a phone call or email from a friend requesting the recipe, and it’s certainly a favorite for

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