Convenience Seasoning Mixes For Rice

Part of Saving Money With Homemade Convenience Mixes

Originally prepared by Nellie Hedstrom, Extension nutrition specialist
Revised and updated by Statewide Nutrition and Physical Activity Educator Kate Yerxa

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Saving Money With Homemade Convenience Mixes provides recipes for master convenience mixes that you can make and keep on hand. These mixes are healthier and less expensive than the packaged convenience mixes you buy in the store, and allow you to control the amount of fat, sodium, sugar and additives in your foods without sacrificing the convenience of a mix. There are 15 master convenience mixes, each with recipes you can make from the mix:

1. All-Purpose Convenience Mix
2. Whole Wheat Convenience Mix
3. Corn Bread Convenience Mix
4. Rolled Oats Convenience Mix
5. Hot Cocoa Convenience Mix
6. Convenience Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix
7. Convenience Taco Seasoning Mix
8. Convenience Chili Seasoning Mix
9. Convenience Meat Loaf or Meatball Seasoning Mix
10. Convenience Seasoning Mixes For Rice
11. Convenience Seasoned Coating Mix for Meat, Fish, and Poultry
12. Convenience Seasoned Cornmeal Coating Mix for Meat, Fish, and Poultry
13. Convenience Salt-Free Seasoning Mix
14. Basic Oil and Vinegar Dressing Mix
15. High-Fiber Convenience Snack Mix

Convenience Seasoning Mixes For Rice

Below are recipes for making rice flavoring mix. Add 1 packet of mix to 1 cup brown rice, 2 1/2 cups water. Bring water, rice, and seasoning to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until the water is absorbed. 1 cup of uncooked brown rice makes about 3 cups of cooked rice.

To use white rice instead of brown rice, reduce the water to 2 cups and reduce the cooking time to 20 minutes.

Curry Mix Nutrition Facts Curry Mix Per Half Cup Serving of Rice Nutrition Facts Curry Mix Mix 1/2 cup instant onion, 3 table-spoons curry powder, 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken bouillon granules, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric. Place in container. Use 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon mix for each recipe. Makes 6 recipes. Curry Mix Nutrition Facts [Word] Curry Mix Per Half Cup Serving of Rice Nutrition Facts [Word]

Beef Mix Nutrition Facts Beef Mix Per Half Cup Rice Serving Nutrition Facts Beef Mix Combine 3 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules, 1/2 cup instant minced onion, 1/2 cup parsley flakes. Place in container. Use 2-1/2 tablespoons mix for each recipe. Makes 6 recipes. Beef Mix Nutrition Facts [Word] Beef Mix Per Half Cup Rice Serving Nutrition Facts [Word]

Chicken Mix Nutrition Facts Chicken Mix Per Half Cup Rice Serving Nutrition Facts Chicken Mix Combine 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken bouillon granules, 1/2 cup parsley flakes, 1 tablespoon celery flakes, 1/2 cup instant minced onion, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place in a container. Use 3 tablespoons mix for each recipe. Makes 6 recipes. Chicken Mix Nutrition Facts [Word] Chicken Mix Per Half Cup Rice Serving Nutrition Facts [Word]

Spanish Rice Mix Nutrition Facts Spanish Rice Mix Per Half Cup Rice Serving Nutrition Facts Spanish Rice Mix Combine 1 tablespoons instant minced onion, 1/4 cup parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon turmeric. Store in a container. Use 1/4 cup mix for each recipe. When using this seasoning mix, add one 14 ounce can of stewed tomatoes along with 1 cup of rice and 2 1/2 cups of water. Makes 4 recipes. Spanish Rice Mix Nutrition Facts [Word] Spanish Rice Mix Per Half Cup Rice Serving Nutrition Facts [Word]

Pre-Mix Flavorings

Italian Flavoring: Combine 6 tablespoons basil, 2 tablespoons oregano, 1 tablespoon thyme and keep package in a dry container. Add about 1 teaspoon per cup of tomatoes, tomato sauce or puree, or add to taste. Makes 27 teaspoons.Italian Flavoring Nutrition Facts [Word]

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