237 brown rice recipes

This hearty vegetarian chestnut and rice savoury pairs earthy dried chestnuts with brown rice, mushrooms, and a savory yeast extract sauce for a warming one-pan meal.

Simplified nasi goreng with chicken, caramelized onions, cumin, coriander, and brown rice. A home-cook-friendly Indonesian fried rice that skips shrimp paste and keeps ingredients accessible.

Curried rice with chicken or turkey, brown rice, kale, leeks, carrots, and mushrooms in one pot. A fiber-rich leftover-meat recycling meal with mild Indian warmth.

Armenian stew layers dried apricots, chickpeas, and lentils with sliced onions and molasses for a rustic vegetarian one-pot. Naturally vegan, fiber-rich, and served over brown rice.

Pork chop onion rice bake layers browned chops over raw rice seasoned with onion soup mix and mushrooms, then bakes it all in one pan. The rice drinks up the savory broth for an easy, hands-off dinner.

Rice almondine with brown minute rice, green beans, toasted almonds, and dill cooked in chicken broth with lemon juice. A quick 15-minute side dish with nutty crunch.

Vegetarian sweet potato risotto made with brown arborio rice and vegetable broth. Naturally creamy without butter, cheese, or constant stirring.

One-pot brown basmati rice pilaf loaded with mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. A dump-and-simmer weeknight dinner using whatever vegetables you have on hand.

Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, derives its name from when it was first cultivated for the sole consumption by the emperor in China. It is still cultivated in small quantities, and is not as popular as brown or white rice. However, studies have shown that the bran hull of black rice contains significantly more vitamin E than that of brown rice and more anthocyanin antioxidants than blueberries! It has a rich, nutty flavor and pairs beautifully in sweet dishes, such as this one where it is combined with coconut.

Wild rice and lentil salad with brown rice, tri-color bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs in a fat-free tomato-herb vinaigrette. A colorful, high-fiber grain salad.

Elaine's dolmas are vegetarian grape leaves stuffed with brown rice, pine nuts, currants, mint, and dill. A Mediterranean mezze classic made vegan with TVP instead of meat.

Meatball stroganoff with browned mushrooms in a creamy tomato sauce made with evaporated milk, Worcestershire, and lemon juice. Serve over rice or egg noodles.

Nutty brown rice tossed with mineral-rich arame seaweed, bright peas, crunchy daikon, and a toasted sesame-rice vinegar dressing. A wholesome chilled salad that's naturally vegan and packed with plant-based goodness.

Deep-fried sticky rice dumplings filled with pork, dried shrimp, and bamboo shoots in a sweet rice flour dough. A crispy, chewy Chinese dim sum classic that puffs up golden brown in the fryer.

Brown rice summer salad with tarragon vinaigrette, fresh vegetables, peas, and pimentos. Low-fat, no-mayo, and served cold. A make-ahead side dish for hot weather meals.

Pure vegan gumbo with a slow-cooked nutty brown roux, sauteed okra, and a generous mix of greens like kale, collard, and chard. Plant-based Louisiana classic served over rice.