Shamrock Green Rice
The bold green color of this Shamrock Green Rice comes from fresh ingredients like green bell peppers, celery and broccoli all sautéed to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® White Rice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 ribs of celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of celery soup
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
There’s no doubt, this Shamrock Green Rice is guaranteed to provide a delicious dose of daily greens. Made with Success® White Rice and brimming with flavorful green goodness, you’ll want to make this tasty side all year round.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery, green bell peppers and onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until starting to soften. Stir in broccoli, cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add rice and soup to skillet and stir to combine. Fold in cheese. Cover and heat until cheese is melted.
Mean Green Rice Bowl
Don’t let the name fool you, this Shamrock Green Rice may sound like it’s especially for St. Patrick’s Day, but you can serve this delicious dish any time of year. Bring some color to your table and prepare this as a simple weeknight side to accompany an oven-baked chicken breast or filet of fish.
The vibrant green color of this dish comes from fresh ingredients like green bell peppers, onion, celery and broccoli all sautéed to perfection in butter. Combined with soup, white rice and cheese, this dish is a creamy bowl of comforting goodness. Served hot, this dish is perfect for the winter months when you need something to warm you up. Or, serve this chilled as a delicious summer rice salad. It’s delicious either way!
Go Green
This dish is versatile enough to use for a rice bowl or as a filling for burritos or tacos for your next Taco Tuesday party. Looking for more ideas? Take some inspiration from these Mean Green Stuffed Portobellos and use it to stuff mushrooms or some peppers.
This rice is naturally vegetarian, but feel free to add in shredded chicken, turkey or your protein of choice to add protein and turn it into a well-balanced main dish. If you’re avoiding cheese, mash up an avocado and use that instead of the cheese.
Mushroom Madness
Try the best vegan meatloaf recipe made with hearty mushrooms, Success® White Rice and other delicious protein packed ingredients for a meatless meal.
Other Meal Inspiration
If you are looking for something with more of a Mediterranean flavor, learn how to make Spanish rice.
