Rice/5 recipes

Crab gumbo simmered with okra, tomatoes, and Cajun seasonings served over rice. A rich, tomato-based Louisiana-style seafood stew loaded with sweet crab meat.

Vegetarian fried rice with carrots, bell pepper, corn, fresh ginger, and chili in a wok with soy sauce. Uses cold pre-cooked rice for the best texture.

Smoky kielbasa red beans and rice made in the microwave in 30 minutes. Pinto beans, tomato sauce, and cayenne bring bold Cajun-style flavor to this one-pot weeknight dinner.

Pureed beet soup with sage, sauteed shallots, garlic, and white wine, finished with creme fraiche and a touch of maple syrup. Vinegar-soaked beets add tangy depth.

Vegetarian rice soup sauteed in ghee with mixed vegetables, garlic, rosemary, sage, and parsley. A simple, nourishing one-pot soup that uses cooked rice and comes together in under an hour.

Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) with rice, pine nuts, raisins, tomato, and cinnamon. Slow-simmered in olive oil and lemon, served chilled with yogurt-mint dipping sauce.

Lightly floured fish cubes sautéed with mushrooms, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and curry powder, deglazed with white wine and served over rice. A quick dinner for two in 30 minutes.

Three-bean rice casserole baked in a Dutch oven with tomatoes, green chiles, peas, and corn. Vegan, feeds a crowd, and practically cooks itself.

Sharp cheddar cocktail crisps with butter, flour, and Rice Krispies for extra crunch. A 4-ingredient savory cheese cracker baked in tiny bite-sized rounds.

Korean chicken soup with ginger, garlic, and gochujang in a sesame-rich broth, finished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions. A warming weeknight bowl with rice cooked right in.

Grilled pork shoulder skewers marinated in ginger, garlic, soy, and pineapple juice. Pan-Asian flavor in under an hour of cooking time plus a four-hour flavor soak.

Spicy black beans and brown rice simmered with salsa, cumin, garlic, and hot pepper sauce. Pantry-friendly vegan dinner that comes together in one skillet for under a dollar a serving.

Beef and tofu stir-fry with Chinese cabbage in a glossy brown sauce over rice. Ground beef and cubed tofu wok-fried with garlic in under 30 minutes.

Quick chicken empanadas stuffed with Spanish rice, cheddar cheese, and olives in flaky pie crust. Easy baked turnovers ready in under an hour, perfect for busy weeknights.

Southwest green rice cooked in pureed roasted poblano peppers and chicken broth. A Mexican-inspired arroz verde side dish with smoky pepper flavor.

Italian four-cheese risotto with fontina, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and Romano stirred into creamy arborio rice. Rich, indulgent, and ready in under an hour.