Simple Red Rice With/Without Meat Recipe

Name: Simple Red Rice With/Without Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup cold water; 1 cup chopped white onion; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped basil; 1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute; 1 (15 ounce) can zucchini with Italian-style tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 -5 cups cooked white rice; 1 -2 cup cooked cubed pork (optional) or 1 -2 cup beef (optional) or 1 -2 cup venison (optional) or 1 -2 cup elk meat (optional) or 1 -2 cup buffalo (optional); Pam cooking spray; aluminum foil

Servings: persons

¼ cup cold water
1 cup chopped white onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped basil
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute
1 (15 ounce) can zucchini with Italian-style tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 -5 cups cooked white rice
1 -2 cup cooked cubed pork (optional) or 1 -2 cup beef (optional) or 1 -2 cup venison (optional) or 1 -2 cup elk meat (optional) or 1 -2 cup buffalo (optional)
Pam cooking spray
aluminum foil

1
In small mixing bowl, add the first seven ingredients.
2
In a large mixing bowl pour the zucchini and sauce.
3
Chop the zucchini in one inch pices.
4
Add the tomato sauce, rice and meat, if desired.
5
Mix gently.
6
With a rubber spatula pour out the onion and spice mixture and mix in slowly so it is absorbed throughout the dish.
7
Preheat oven to 375*.
8
Spray Pam in a glass flat pyrex dish.
9
Spread the rice evenly.
10
Cover with foil.
11
Bake 40-45 minutes.
12
Note: If chilled before baking, bake another 15 minutes.

460

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup cold water, 1 cup chopped white onion, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground chili powder, and more.

Yes, Simple Red Rice With/Without Meat falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Red Rice With/Without Meat

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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