237 brown rice recipes

Cumin-spiced black beans simmered with sauteed onion, garlic, and lemon juice, served over brown rice or whole wheat couscous. A budget-friendly, protein-packed vegan meal.

Wild rice and zucchini salad with brown rice, grated zucchini, avocado, spinach, tomato, and bell pepper. A colorful vegetarian grain salad that works as a main dish or side.

Four-ingredient chocolate tofu pudding with silken tofu, dark chocolate chips and a touch of nutmeg. Silky vegan-friendly chocolate dessert ready in minutes.

Chicken broccoli salad with bulgur wheat, lime juice and ginger. Light Asian-inspired protein salad chilled 2-3 hours before serving.

Southern-style wild rice pilau with browned chicken livers, brown rice, and fresh herbs simmered in low-sodium broth. A rustic, iron-rich side dish that's lighter than you'd expect.

Lemon chicken casserole with browned breast pieces baked under lemon slices, brown sugar, and chicken broth. A sweet-tart baked chicken dinner with caramelized lemon glaze, served over wild rice.

West Indian rice and peas turns vegan with crisp tempeh, coconut-toasted brown rice, and black-eyed peas simmered with bay. Cinnamon, chile, and bell pepper bring Caribbean warmth.

You can use any type of wholegrain rice you like - but try to stick to non-white. There are many wonderful whole grain rice varieties that would work well in this dish - brown rice, red rice, or black rice.

Cranberry rice stuffing with brown rice, fresh cranberries, mushrooms, and herbs. A lighter, diabetic-friendly alternative to bread stuffing for roast chicken.

Indian-spiced lentil soup with curry, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger, ladled over brown rice. A warming one-pot meal loaded with protein and fiber.

Griddle cakes made with Cream of Rice cereal for a lightly crisp, tender texture. Quick to mix, 10 minutes to rest, and golden brown on a hot griddle.

Very low-fat burgers, no oils or fats of any sort in these vegan brown rice burgers packed with fiber and veggies.

Lentils Ole is a Tex-Mex inspired vegan one-pot: brown lentils simmered with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and tomato sauce, then sweetened with molasses for a smoky, fiber-packed bowl over rice or with corn.

Pressure cooker lotus rice with short grain brown rice, dried lotus seeds, and roasted almonds. A nutty, chewy vegetarian grain dish with a subtle floral quality.

Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and chili powder. A hearty, high-fiber vegetarian main dish baked until set.

Simple vegetarian sesame vegetable rice bowl with brown rice, stir-fried mixed vegetables, toasted sesame seeds, and liquid aminos. A clean, wholesome weeknight dinner in 40 minutes.