14 lightened rice Recipes

low-fat milk, uncooked white rice, fat-free sweetened condensed milk, raisins, vanilla extract, fat-free whipped topping (optional), ground cinnamon (optional)

water, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, celery ribs, finely diced, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, low-fat cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, skim milk (use 1/3 soup can), sliced mushrooms, well drained (or use fresh sliced sauteed ), low-fat mayonnaise, fat free sour cream, black pepper, garlic powder (or to taste), cold cooked rice (use long-grain white or brown), grated parmesan cheese

broccoli florets , small florette pieces, light mayonnaise, splenda sugar substitute, rice wine vinegar, red onion, finely chopped, dried craisins, almonds, sliced, cheddar cheese, shredded

chicken broth, chicken breast halves (cooked, boneless and cubed ), grain and wild rice blend, quick cooking version (you will use the seasoning packet. i used uncle bens roasted chicken flavor), ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, butter (12 tbsp. or a stick and a half), carrot, diced, celery, diced, onion, diced, light cream (can lighten by substituting part or all of the cream with fat-free evaporated milk, or half-and-half)

grain white rice, skim milk, sugar, eggs, pure vanilla extract, ground cardamom or 1/4 tsp cinnamon, plus more for garnish, golden raisin , plus more for garnish

jasmine rice, cinnamon stick, peeled and deveined shrimp , halved lengthwise, fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced into matchstick pieces (about 1/4 cup), dry sake, rice wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, eggs, egg whites, snow peas, halved, carrots , thinly sliced on an angle, garlic, thinly sliced, red onion, halved and sliced root to stem, vegetable oil, low-sodium soy sauce, scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

eggplant (about 1 lb), trimmed and cut into 8 slices, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper, egg whites, lightly beaten, crispy rice cereal , such as rice chex, finely crushed, grated parmesan, boneless skinless chicken cutlets (12 to 14 oz total ), olive oil, no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, chopped parsley, for garnish

boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into strips, oil, water, dry sherry, deluxe broccoli florets, thawed, fat-free cream of chicken soup, instant brown rice, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

boneless chicken breasts , cut into small strips, egg white, whole wheat breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, onion, chopped, minced garlic, arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth (heated with juice of 2 lemons), smart balance butter spread, parsley, chopped

bell peppers (any color ), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, garlic, finely chopped, onion, chopped, percent lean ground beef, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, tomato paste, low-sodium chicken broth, grain white rice, brown lentils, chopped fresh dill , parsley or 1/4 tsp dried mint

chicken liver, ground turkey, ground pork, onion, stalks celery, garlic cloves, green bell pepper, green onion, olive oil, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, brown rice

chicken breasts, garlic salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, grain rice, ro-tel original diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained, nonfat chicken broth, fat-free refried beans, shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese (2oz)