Savory Rice Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked Carolina® Rice
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup onions, minced
- ¾ cup pecans, toasted and chopped, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
These tasty rice muffins are the perfect on-the-go snack or meal for you and your family to grab on your way out the door.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400º F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin pan with non-stick cooking spray or use cupcake liners.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, beat butter, eggs, and sugar until smooth.
Step 3
Stir in the rice, onions, and ½ cup nuts.
Step 4
In another medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Stir the dry ingredients into the rice mixture just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
Step 6
Fill prepared muffin tins two-thirds full with batter. Sprinkle remaining nuts on top. Bake 15-18 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown.
Step 7
Let cool in the pan for two minutes then remove muffins and transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Tips
For nut allergies, simply omit the pecans
Make it Gluten Free by substituting in rice flour or your favorite alternative
Muffins To-Go
If your family is like many others, things can get pretty hectic day-to-day, and finding time to cook, or even eat, can be tricky at times. Skipping meals is never a good option so having snacks or meals that can easily be taken with you on a busy day is a great idea. These Savory Rice Muffins made with rice, flour, eggs, onions, and toasted pecans are easy to make and perfect for making in advance and storing. Keep in the fridge for those busy mornings when you just don’t have the time to make breakfast. Just grab them and go!
Great for kids and adults alike, these tasty muffins are perfect for putting in a lunch box and enjoying as a quick lunch side, or a midday snack. Made with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen, all you have to do is mix the ingredients, put the mixture in a muffin pan, and bake for about 15 minutes. Simple as that! Never skip a meal again with these savory muffins or some of our other tasty recipes like these Coconut, Hazelnut & Chocolate Quinoa Energy Bites.
Have Them for Breakfast
If you’re a fan of all things breakfast, try this recipe with ground sausage instead of pecans for a delicious on-the-go breakfast to get your morning started off right.
Sweet and Savory
If you came here looking for something sweet, we won’t leave you hanging! Simple yet satisfying, our creamy recipe for rice pudding just needs pantry staples!
