Discover how to prepare delicious and practical dishes with this versatile ingredient
For days when hunger strikes and creativity in the kitchen seems to have disappeared, baked rice is the perfect solution. Delicious, easy to prepare and versatile, it transforms any ingredient in the refrigerator, including leftovers, into a complete and irresistible meal. And above all, it adapts to every occasion, making every moment even more special.
Below, check out 7 easy baked rice recipes to make dinner tastier!
Baked rice with creamy chicken
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup tea green corn
- 1/2 cup pea tea
- 1/2 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 200g cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 150 g of grated mozzarella
- 50 g of grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the chicken cut into pieces and brown for 4 minutes. Add the corn and peas and season with salt and black pepper. Finally, add the parsley, rice, ricotta and cream and mix until you obtain a smooth consistency. Turn off the heat, transfer to a refractory dish and cover with the cheeses. Place in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cheese has melted. Serve then.
Baked rice with minced meat
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 300 g of minced meat
- 1/2 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 100 g of chopped ham
- 150 g of grated mozzarella
- Salt, ground black pepper and olive oil to taste
Preparation method
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the minced meat and brown it until it loses its reddish color. Add the tomato sauce, salt and black pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Finally add the rice, ham and half the mozzarella and mix. Turn off the heat, transfer to a refractory dish and cover with the remaining mozzarella. Place in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
Baked rice with tuna
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 170 g of drained tuna
- 395 g of green corn
- 1/2 cup chopped olives
- 1/2 cup tea milk cream
- 100 g of grated mozzarella
Preparation method
In a container mix the rice, tuna, corn and olives. Add the cream and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture onto a refractory surface and cover with the mozzarella. Place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20 minutes. Serve then.
Baked rice with dried meat and pumpkin
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup desalted, cooked and chopped beef jerky
- 1 cup of tea pumpkin– peeled, cooked and mashed cabotiá
- 1 cup raisin tea
- 100 g of grated parmesan
Preparation method
In a container, mix the rice, dried meat, raisins and pumpkin until you obtain a smooth consistency. Transfer to a baking dish and cover with parmesan. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until golden. Serve immediately.
Baked rice with aubergines and courgettes
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 aubergine cut into cubes
- 1 courgette cut into cubes
- 1 tomato seeded and cut into pieces
- 1/2 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Grated cashew cheese
Preparation method
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the aubergines, courgettes, tomato and onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the brown rice and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to a refractory dish. Cover with cashew cheese and place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
Baked rice with Tuscan sausage
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 sausages Tuscan peeled and chopped
- 1/2 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 tomato seeded and cut into pieces
- 100 g of grated mozzarella
- Olive oil to taste
Preparation method
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and tomato and brown. Add the Tuscan sausage and brown for 5 minutes. Finally add the rice and mix. Transfer to a refractory plate and cover with mozzarella. Place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Baked rice with prawns
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 300 g of shrimp clean
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
In a skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the prawns and garlic and sauté until pink. Season with salt and black pepper. Add the tomato sauce and rice and mix until you obtain a smooth consistency. Transfer to a refractory plate and cover with mozzarella. Place in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cheese has melted. Serve then.
Source: Terra
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