94 italian rice recipes

Vegetarian stuffed peppers filled with brown rice, red kidney beans, sauteed vegetables, and Italian herbs, topped with diced tomatoes and roasted until tender.

Italian Parmesan risotto topped with garlicky pan-toasted mushrooms. Creamy rice built one ladle of broth at a time, finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano and crowned with golden mushrooms.

Vidalia onion risotto with crumbled feta and Parmesan cheese. Sweet onions and tangy feta give this creamy arborio rice dish a Greek-Italian twist.

Rabbit with sweet Italian sausage braised in a tomato-and-wine sauce with peppers, garlic, and a bright lift of orange. Lean rabbit browns in the sausage fat for deep, rustic Italian flavor over pasta or rice.

A rustic Italian-style soup packed with chickpeas, escarole, brown rice, and corn in a lemony tomato broth. Low-fat, high-fiber, and feeds a crowd.

Fried Italian eggplant simmered in a spiced yogurt sauce with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne. A rich Bengali eggplant dish (begun kalia) served with rice or naan.

Microwave brown rice stew with knackwurst sausage, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and Italian herbs. A one-pot weeknight dinner that cooks entirely in the microwave in about an hour.

Chickpeas simmered in a thick Italian tomato sauce with basil, oregano, and a surprising dash of cinnamon. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty vegan meal.

A hearty Louisiana-style lentil stew simmered with tomatoes, red wine, zucchini, and Italian herbs. Think of it as Cajun chili without the meat. Serve over polenta or brown rice.

Italian-style stuffing with crispy pancetta, lentils, arborio rice, and fresh sage simmered in broth. Built for breast of veal but works beautifully in chicken, pork, or as a hearty side dish.

Vegan potato mushroom soup with scallions, onions, fresh thyme, and a soy sauce umami boost. Brothy, light, and finished with parsley and a surprise diced apple for sweetness.

Black beans and black-eyed peas tossed with jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and fresh cilantro in zesty Italian dressing. No cooking required. The ultimate game day dip for a crowd.

Broiled portobello mushrooms sliced over mixed greens tossed with Earl Grey tea vinaigrette and topped with creamy goat cheese and fresh tomatoes for an elegant vegetarian main.

Low calorie tomato bruschetta on garlic-rubbed toast with sauteed onion, oregano, and optional Parmesan. Just 1 teaspoon of olive oil keeps this appetizer light and fresh.

Vegan gumbo with okra, corn, crushed tomatoes, and the Cajun holy trinity sautéed in water instead of oil. A quick 30-minute plant-based soup that's full of Southern flavor.

A simple yet savory soup made with tomatoes, cabbage and a variety of frozen vegetables.