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calico rice

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kimi Gaines
orlando, FL

I made this up a while back. It is one of my favorite rice dishes. It goes well with any kind of meat. I have also stir fried chicken pieces in for a one bowl meal.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For calico rice

  • 3 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 c
    rice
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 c
    carrots, chopped
  • 1 c
    celery, sliced thin
  • 2 Tbsp
    green pepper, sliced thin (more if you would like)
  • 2
    green onions, sliced
  • 2
    sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • 1-2 tsp
    sage, fresh or ground
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    olive oil (more if you need it)
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make calico rice

  • 1
    Cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
  • 2
    In a wok, combine all veggies and olive oil; cook till tender adding 1 sprig of fresh rosemary. Add rice to mixture. Add more olive oil, rosemary and sage. Season with salt & pepper. Toss till combined.
  • 3
    Serve with any kind of meat. I have stir fried chicken pieces in this as well. I have also made it with brown rice.

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