35 Easy Rice Recipes For Any Meal Plan

Rice Recipes For Beginners

How To Cook Basmati Rice

You can't go wrong with this Indian rice recipe, which promises a light and fluffy texture every time. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Easy Lemon Pesto Rice

Lemon is the perfect thing to add a citrusy edge to a mix of mild and flavorful pesto and rice. (via Cilantro Parsley)

The Best Fried Rice Recipe

To avoid a soggy fried rice recipe, cook and refrigerate your rice overnight. You can even use something from Friday night after the weekend ends! (via Brit + Co)

Favorite Coconut Rice

Sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan, this is one dish you'll want to have on hand at all times. (via The Endless Meal)

Foolproof Wild Rice

The key to getting the best wild rice every time is to soak the rice in cold water for five minutes to get rid of dirt before cooking. (via Brit + Co)

Spanish Rice and Beans

Rice and beans is one recipe that is affordable and easy for everyone. Choose your favorite salsa to mix in, or combine a few different options. (via Live Eat Learn)

Risotto Recipes

Cacio E Pepe Risotto

Think of this like mac and cheese, just with rice. (via Cozy Cravings)

10-Minute Microwave Risotto Cups

This is great if you live in a dorm room, or you just really don't want to get a whole pan dirty. Either option can be an excuse considering how good this tastes. (via Brit + Co)

Brie + Bacon + Squash Risotto

Perhaps the best part about this dish is that since each of the elements in the title (brie, bacon, and squash) is delicious on their own, you can include all of them or only one and it will still taste amazing. (via Brit + Co)

Bacon and Egg Risotto for Breakfast

Speaking of bacon, turn your rice recipe into a breakfast must-have by using your breakfast favorites. You can't go wrong with some avocado or even toasted breadcrumbs too. (via Brit + Co)

Recipes For Lunch And Dinner

Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup With Kale

Bursting with flavor and nutrients, this soup will fill you up and keep you warm, two qualifications of the perfect winter recipe. (via Barley & Sage)

Crispy Persian Rice (Tahdig)

The secret to the crispy outside of this rice recipe is mixing a couple cups of rice with Greek yogurt and eggs before adding to your skillet. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Sushi Donuts

Consider this the perfect dessert for people who don't like sweets...Purple cabbage, cucumbers, and carrots add a burst of color. (via Two Spoons)

Hangover Bacon Fried Rice

You'll want to make this fried rice recipe after a night out — even if you stuck to mocktails. It's just that good! (via Brit + Co)

Fresh Rolls With Peanut Sauce

In the mood for a chilled rice recipe? These rolls feature all the colors of the rainbow and feature both fruits and veggies. (via Chef Bai)

Tamago Kake Gohan

After you try it, you'll want to make this traditional Japanese breakfast any time of day. (via Brit + Co)

Smoked Salmon Poke Bites

We just can't get enough of these bites. They're perfect for an appetizer, a late night treat, or even a Super Bowl snack. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Sushi

Okay, so you probably already know that sushi requires rice, but take things up a notch by adding potato chips (yes, potato chips) after you make your rolls. You won't regret it. (via Brit + Co)

Add Your Favorite Rice As A Side Dish To These Recipes

Chicken With Thai Basil And Rice

A little bit salty and a little bit spicy, this dinner will give you your fill of onions and peppers *and* it comes with a sunny-side-up egg to boot. (via Brit + Co)

Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo Recipe

We love slow cooker meals because it means that you can kick things off before your work day ends and have dinner prepped and ready for you as soon as you get off. (via Brit + Co)

Saag Paneer

The combo of braised mixed greens, Indian cottage cheese, and spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala just cannot be beat. (via Nareen's Eats)

Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

If you haven't tried butter chicken yet, what have you been doing?! It's spicy, it's flavorful, and you can swap the chicken for tofu if you're meat-free. (via Brit + Co)

Kid-Friendly Mango Curry Shrimp

Kids of all ages (we're talking about ourselves here) will love this sweet and savory rice recipe. Grab some a bag of frozen shrimp if you don't want to wait for shrimp season. (via Brit + Co)

Make-Ahead Burrito Bowl

Adding herbs and lime juice to your rice before topping it with your burrito faves will take this dish to the next level. (via Brit + Co)

Indian-Spiced Veggie Burgers

Along with potatoes, rice is the key to making these veggie burgers textured and filling. Yum. (via Brit + Co)

Jackfruit Burrito Bowls

Jackfruit is a great option for vegans and vegetarians. It's got a dense consistency kind of like a pineapple, and the flavor is a little bit fruity (hence the name). (via Brit + Co)

Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Stacks

Crispy rice takes any dish up a notch, and that includes these stacks that aren't quite poke, aren't quite sushi. Our favorite part is the candied jalapeños. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

For evenings you just really need to curl up with soup and a feel good TV show, opt for this creamy comfort food recipe. (via Salt & Lavender)

Rice Pudding Dessert Recipes

Lebanese Rice Pudding Recipe

Pistachios and roses? Say no more. (via Brit + Co)

Chai Rice Pudding

If you prefer your desserts to have a little bit of spice, then this chai rice recipe is the one for you. It calls for one teaspoon of allspice, but you do you girlfriend. (via Brit + Co)

Almond Milk Rice Pudding

Can't have dairy? No worries! This rice recipe features almond milk so vegan babes can take part too. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Delicious Rice Drinks

Rice Milk

Rice milk is always good to have on hand for the rest of the drinks, and it only takes five minutes! (via Simple Vegan Blog)

Ube Latte

Once you've got your rice milk prepped, use it in this purple, spiced latte. (via Brit + Co)

Agua de Horchata (Rice Water)

This rice recipe is sweet and delicious. We cannot get enough. (via Culinary Hill)

Atole De Arroz

This warm drink will rival your go-to hot cocoa recipe. (via Broke Bank Vegan)