Now, we don’t make just plain white rice, we doctor it up with all kinds of flavors. Honestly, our rice dishes are rarely the same concoction, which makes mornings pretty exciting around here. So, when RiceSelect™ asked me to try their Royal Blend® with Brown Red & Wild Rice, it didn’t take me more than a second to say yes. I am always up for a new flavor blend when it comes to this grain.
RiceSelect asked me how I turn dinner (or breakfast) into a destination. Well, for this particular dish I turned to my travels and took inspiration from the ancient country of Morocco. Spices are essential in Moroccan cooking and I can still smell the sweet, wafting aromas of cinnamon cooking away in the many tagines around the city.
I also enjoy the heat and flavor of this savory side dish with my crispy chicken. The RiceSelect rice blend is nutty and satisfying on its own, but for dinner it is a wonderful healthy and nutritious side kick to many savory meals. The cinnamon and spices take this over the top and add to the meal with a hint of sweetness.
What I really loved was the texture of this dish. It’s hard to believe you can have brown rice that is ready in such a short amount of time. The varying colors make it more visually appealing, which is important since we always eat with our eyes first.
I have tried lots of different rice blends but I have to say this is my new favorite. As soon as this batch disappeared another one was in the works. The particular mix of spices I used in this blend of rice is a comforting dish you will crave again and again.
While my husband and I don’t often repeat many of our rice inventions, this has made it through the rotation three times. It just might be a record.
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Cinnamon Spiced Rice
Serves 6, Created by Cathy Pollak
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (1/4 teaspoon for less heat)
2 Tablespoons sugar
3 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
2 cups RiceSelect Royal Blend with Brown, Red & Wild Rice
1 cup golden raisins
Melt butter over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Saute scallions for 2 minutes and add garlic, cooking for one minute more. Add spices and sugar and stir until fully incorporated.
Add water and chicken bouillon to the spice mixture and bring to a boil. Add rice and raisins. Cover and reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for twenty minutes. Turn off heat, stir and recover. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy it.
Elena says
Sweet and Spicy Rice
Elena says
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Sweet and Spicy Rice!
[email protected] says
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Susan Maggy says
Royal Blend Surprise
KB says
Golden Spiced Rice.
It looks so warm and comforting, too. I might just have to look for that rice!
Noelle says
Cinnamon Infused Breakfast Rice
carmen b says
Royal Spiced Rice
Amy S. says
Five Spice Rice
Tabitha says
Cinnamon and Spice Rice
meg says
Sweet & Spicy Rice
joe says
Sweet & Spicy Rice
Alison says
Wild spice rice
mary jane s. says
I would name it royal cinnamon sweet & spicy rice..yummmmmeee! love your blog, tried a lot of your recipes, they are delightful and easy to make and taste so good. Rain is about and now in our area, we live near your vineyard..love your blog..mary jane s. from [email protected]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karen Albro says
Moroccan Express
Susan Broughton says
Savory and Sweet Rice would be a good name to me.
ola says
Rocking Casbah Rice
Susan Broughton says
I tweeted about the giveaway. Here is the link: https://twitter.com/susanelaineb1/status/387284220533415936
Laura says
Spice Dream Rice
Margi in Ky says
Breakfast with the World
Kelly D says
I would call this dish Taste of Autumn Rice.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/387290031309615105
Shelly says
Spicy Cinnamon Rice.
Mary Beth Elderton says
I see it seems to be a favorite, but the first thing that came to my mind was Royal Spiced Rice. This looks delicious!
Heidi says
Chinese Five Spice Rice!
Mary Beth Elderton says
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/mbm218/status/387309871860686848
Julie says
I’d call it savory spiced rice. And I may be calling it that soon because it sounds wonderful!
Athena R says
Savory Rice Pudding
Athena R says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/GoddessFoodie/status/387330411002470400
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
I have never thought to have RICE for breakfast. Pairing it with cinnamon is definitely calling to me.
julie odell says
Rainbow rice
Dawn says
I would just say ” I’m gonna make that real good rice that we like” and forget naming it because my husband wouldn’t remember it anyway.! definitely going to make this,but really sweetie, when you’re 66 ya gotta be careful about scallions, shallots and garlic for breakfast 😉 I’m going to eat it a little later in the day…..whooooohooooo
Mami2jcn says
Spice and Everything Nice Rice!
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/387372885032972288
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
Sweet and Spicy Cinnamon Rice
Sues says
I love this idea! I’ve actually never thought to make rice for breakfast, though I have made quinoa. But this dish just sounds way too delicious!
Margot C says
Wonderful Spiced Rice
Margot C says
I posted a tweet too : https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/387462900685606912
Lisa Brown says
Indian Spiced Rice
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Lisa Brown says
tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/387549124251246592
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Cheri Kittrell says
I would call it “Moroccan Sunrise” because not only is it bright and cheery and colorful in the way of a sunrise from the golden raisins and seasonings, but you eat it for breakfast!
Joan says
Cinnamon Spice Rice
Tracey Alvernaz says
Nice with Spice-Rice
Yuki says
I’ve been eating rice all my life, but never thought of spicing it up with cinnamon! Great idea, thanks for the giveaway!
Kari S. says
Zesty Autumn Rice!
Linda says
Moroccan Spiced Rice Pudding
sara says
Autumn spice rice
Randi Lynne says
Sweet, Spicy and Savory Rice
Blessie Nelson says
How about Savory Sweet Rice
Blessie Nelson says
tweeted!
https://twitter.com/Bless_Eliz/status/387671469485862912
sippy says
Moroccan Spiced Pilaf. It looks delicious, and I, too, love rice for breakfast…usually just with milk and cinnamon sugar, but you’ve definitely inspired me!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
I think the name you picked for it is perfect! Such a lovely, hearty and comforting rice dish for the fall. I love it, Cathy!
Marilyn H. says
Piquant Cinnamon Breakfast Rice
Priscilla | ShesCookin says
Moroccan spices are one of my faves. Great recipe, Cathy! I’d call it “Moroccan Spiced Rice” 🙂
Frank Mosher says
Call it what it is. Rice pudding!
D Schmidt says
I would call is Cinnariffic Rice
Tara says
Warm and Spicy Cinnamon Rice
D Schmidt says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/387706148242984960
Carole Resnick says
Raisin Infused Rice
April G says
I think I’d call it Warm and Savory Spiced Rice!
tara pittman says
Rice with a twist
courtney b says
sweet cinnamon rice la mode !
courtney b says
tweet
https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/387988967687073792
amy pugmire says
Fall spiced rice.
amy pugmire says
tweet
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/388051130866884608
Sharon O. says
I’d name it “Rice and Shine!” since you eat it for breakfast.
Sharon O. says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/388129999540072448
Linda Powers says
Million Dollar Rice for Free!
One says
Cinnamon Spiced Rice
One says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/388347902784831489
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Aubri says
Casablanca Morning Rice
ronita reece says
cinnamon spiced rice delight……i love mixing the sweet with the savory, thanks for the recipe…….i used your popover recipe as a guideline the other day and used Montana White whole wheat and coconut and almond milk with a little cows milk and they turned out delicious…..i used your tips, thanks!
Christa K. says
I would call it Cinnamon Royal. Looks delish!
Susan Smith says
Sweet & Spicy Rice
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/389125462070263808
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
This sounds so good!!!
Jessie C. says
Mixed spice rice bowl.
Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/389584302347800576
Carolsue says
I would call it, “Not Your Mom’s Spiced Rice.”
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Carolsue says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/MsCarolsueA/status/389634247230627840
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Wanda says
Rice Expresso
rachel says
Moroccan Spiced Rice
Melinda says
gingerbread rice
Melinda says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/MelindaJoy926/status/391950089301655552
Tracy Caldwell says
I’d call it Cinna-Spice Rice!
Susan Sirois says
Belly Warmers Yummy Surprise
Becky H says
“Better than your morning oatmeal” Rice!!!
Sandy Headtke says
Royal Spice Rice
Alicia cp says
This recipe is right ip my ally. So it’d probably be cslled “mama rice”.
Jenny says
Moroccan Spiced Rice
Rebekah says
Autumn Spice Breakfast Rice
Marielle Weaver says
Sunrise Rice
Wild Orchid says
Sweet and Spicy Asian Rice. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Wild Orchid says
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/392712846624030720
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Erika says
Sugar and spice rice
Tina M says
sweet rice bowl
Tina M says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/394043176744271872
Monica says
Taste of Autumn Rice
Meryl says
Mor-Rockin’ Rice
Janice Cooper says
Exotic spiced rice
Janice Cooper says
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/394566386132869120
Judy Warren says
Call it: Royal Rice
shari w. says
I would call it Royal Rice with cinnamon
Tamar says
Cinnamon Spiced Rice and everything nice 🙂
sorry, had to piggyback on your existing title! 🙂
Danielle F. says
I’d name it Fall’s Sweet and Spicy Cinnamon Rice Bowl
Margaret Smith says
Sweet and spicy rice.
Thanks so much.
Margaret Smith says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/396002760111296512
Thanks again
donna marchlewski says
Royalty Rice
Stephanie V. says
autumn rice delight
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Kiara says
Spicy Rice.
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Natalie says
Fall ricy spicy dish
Jacob LaFountaine says
Holiday Asian Rice
heather says
I would name this dish “Sweet Delight Rice”
Shannon Baas says
brown rice delight.
christine burd says
I would call it Royal Emperor Rice dish
Cynthia C says
I would call it Rice Delight
Cynthia C says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/396235340161110017
Kim Henrichs says
Yum!! I would call it Spice Island Rice.
Kim Henrichs says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/methhamfetabean/status/396268975538962432
Kim Ripley says
Cinnamon Spice Rice
Kim H says
Royal Blend® Whole Grain with Texmati® Brown & Wild Rice
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Barbara M says
Fall Bounty Rice – thank you.
Barbara M says
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/396306067594149889
Kimberly Snyder says
Cinnamon/Spice Rice
jessica says
savory sweet rice
Kerry says
Sweetly spiced rice.
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/396430686577364992
HilLesha says
A Dash of Cinnamon Rice
Diane baum says
I would call it my breakfast rice, because it reminds me of cinna. oatmeal
Anastasia says
I’m terrible with names 🙂 I’d probably just call it Sweet Cinnamon Spiced Rice, so you get the idea of whats in it lol 🙂
Anastasia says
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/396712214142267392
tina reynolds says
All the spice and some rice
tina reynolds says
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/396802544603004929
gina says
Asian Sweet and Spicy Rice
Karen D says
I’d name it “Rice is Nice with Five-Spice”
Karen D says
Tweeted at https://twitter.com/KDFF/status/397062629211922432
maria cantu says
cinnamon rice pudding
Debbie B says
Rice & Spice
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/397116781422059520
Dee says
I’d name it Harvest Cinnamon Delight
Dee says
tweeted as well https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/397180276951904259
Rebecca Graham says
I would name it Spicy Yum.
Rebecca Graham says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/397277202519056385
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Betty C says
I would name it Versatile Cinnamon Rice.
Betty C says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/397312858372857856
Sarah Hirsch says
Cinnamon and Sugar Rice
Lisa V. says
Breakfast Spiced Rice.
Erica Best says
fall rice
Erica Best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/397405480479248384
Lauren-Olivia Wood says
I would call this dish, Far East Rice.
Jennifer says
southern rice comfort!
Pauline M says
How about cinni-rice?
Pauline M says
tweet: https://twitter.com/pauline15/status/397555230105022464
ky2here says
Ricy healthy goodness.
ky2here says
https://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/397695530471403520
kjasus says
i would call it ‘you’re so sweet rice’
kjasus says
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/397781172446433280
Tanya B says
Cinna-spice rice
Ellie W says
I would just name it spiced rice.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Ellie W says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/397813120799744000
Anna Pry says
Id call it “Better Than Oatmeal Anytime Rice”
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Anna Pry says
i tweeted https://twitter.com/pryfamily5/status/397830485553852416 [email protected]
Daniel M says
rice n spice
Caroyn says
Sugar & Rice
Shauntea Crutcher says
Rice medley
Jill Myrick says
Tantalizing & Exotic Cinnamon Rice.
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Amy Tong says
I would name it Spiced up Dirty Rice
amy [at] utry [dot] it
Amy Tong says
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/397976734114385920
amy [at] utry [dot] it
Anastacia says
Sweet & Spicy Ricy
joni says
Spice Rice Royale’
joni says
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/397990509500579840
Stephanie Larison says
Fall rice
Heather S says
I’d name it Home Grown Spiced Rice!
Heather S says
Tweet!
https://twitter.com/KaizenFashion/status/398000274184220672
joseph gersch says
heartwarming rice delight
Harmony B says
oops should be cinnamon surprise rice
Colin Glendon says
I would name it cinna-rice. Short and sweet, just like the dish.
crystal smith says
This really looks delicious and nothing like what Ive had before when it comes to rice- I definitely want to give it a try! I think I’d name it something like Sweet n’ Spicy Fall Harvest Rice 🙂
david cosgrove says
I would like to try the Royal blend first.
Erica C. says
Warm rice blend.
Ambrosia Ross says
Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Rice
Michelle Tucker says
Sweet and Hearty Rice is what I’d name it.
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Michelle Tucker says
tweeted https://twitter.com/iiiyadirf/status/398198224579604480
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Michelle H says
Perhaps, cinnarice desert
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Michelle H says
tweeted for entry
https://twitter.com/mhohertz/status/398210961577758721
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Bruce says
Cinnamon rice
Nicole Larsen says
I would call it spice and rice!
Nicole Larsen says
tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/398221440161308672
janna johnson says
Rice De Spice
LAMusing says
Royal Spiced Rice (sounds delicious!)
Norma says
Cinnarice
Jacob LaFountaine says
I would go with CinnaRice
Patrice says
Uptown Rice Pudding
Linda G. says
I would call it cinnamon and rice supreme
Betty says
What an interesting dish – I would name it Moroccan Rice.
Betty says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/bettycd/status/398298567476903937
Alicia says
I would call it cinaminy rice.
Kayla says
Spiced Rice Pudding.
Sonya Morris says
I may call it Morning Spice Rice.
Sonya Morris says
Link to tweet:
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/398299746302840832
steph says
steaming hot rice!
steph says
https://twitter.com/scg00387/status/398321252437200897
Gianna says
Spiced Rice.
Karen Drake says
I would name it Cinnamon Rice Fiesta.
s riches says
I would name it Spicy Raisin Rice
Nicole Carter says
I would call this Heavenly Cinnamon Rice pudding
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Nicole Carter says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/itzmenmc/status/398451371566837760
[email protected]
kathy pease says
id name this cinnamon harvest rice
kathy pease says
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/398453061988794368
Allie says
I would name it Fall Spiced Rice
Nadine L says
Warm Fall Treat
Nadine L says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/2BeFitBy50/status/398477526994923520
Lisa Garner says
I would name this dish Fall’s Bounty.
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Lisa Garner says
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/398482523618959360
Buddy Garrett says
I would name it Cinnamon Five Spice Rice.
Mallory Bailey says
I would name it Sweet Cinnamon Rice.
thischickwins says
Hearty Spiced Rice
Pam C says
I’m Morocco My World Rice
candy kratzer says
https://twitter.com/candykratzer/status/398509117351817216
candy kratzer says
Yumtastic spice rice!
Ronald Robinson says
Moroccan Morning Rice
Ronald Robinson says
https://twitter.com/IAmRJsDad/status/398516732605652992
Robin Chesser says
The spice is right!
Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says
Spiced Sizzling Rice!
susan smoaks says
i would name it the new rice pudding!
Thomas Murphy says
I would name it rice surprise.
Thomas Murphy says
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/398531533746630656
Michelle Thayer says
Savory Cinnamon Rice
Shawn Felkins says
Cinnamon Dolce Rice
Tabathia B says
rice and bean soup
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Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/398548995582070784
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Amanda Sakovitz says
i would name it fall medley
Amanda Sakovitz says
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/398549085579259904
angie lilly says
Spicy Raisin Asian Pilaf!
angie lilly says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/398553267296145408
Jackee says
Savory Cinnamon Rice
Jackee says
Tweet https://twitter.com/krazekatlady/status/398555078358888448
Roxann says
Heaven and Hell rice.
Roxann says
https://twitter.com/ladyt64/status/398584940805115904
mariem says
spiced spiked rice
Sarah L says
Moroccan Three Rice
Thanks for the contest.
Sarah L says
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/398596281020338177
Sand says
Sweet & Spice Rice.
Nicole Weite says
Sweet and savory royal rice. Looks divine.
Mihaela Day says
Yummy Spicy Rice
Cindy Cunningham says
Cinnfully Spice Rice!
Scarlet says
Five Spice Wild Rice
Amy B. says
Rice that goes with anything.