Rice with compound butter sounds divine.
Heres where to start.
If youre feeling ambitious, try frying chickpeas until crispy for a savory, protein-rich, crunchy rice addition.
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If youre low on ingredients, just add an egg!
Whip up a quick rice pudding
No dessert in the house?
Make your instant rice pudding even more special by stirring in some cocoa powder for a chocolate treat!
Add a serving offrozen vegetablesto your instant rice just as it finishes cooking.
Frozen leafy greens, such as spinach orkale, also work with this method.
Create a pilaf
Make your instant rice a little more sophisticated by creating a pilaf with it.
The result is a super nice pilaf to enjoy with roasted meat or veggies.
It all comes together with pantry ingredients, and can be garnished with fresh greens for a gourmet flair.
