299 long grain rice recipes

Greek squid baked with rice (kalamarakia pilafi), simmered in white wine, tomato, garlic, and rosemary. Tender squid rings folded into a tomato-stained pilaf.

Warming beef congee with rice simmered to a thick, silky porridge in stock with star anise, ginger, and garlic. Rump steak and snow peas stir in at the end for a hearty one-pot bowl.

Mexican-style beans and rice with sauteed onion, green chili, fresh tomato, and pinto or kidney beans. A simple vegetarian one-pan main that delivers a complete protein in under 35 minutes.

Fiesta rice baked in two big pans with tomatoes, olives, green peppers, chili powder, and oregano, topped with melted cheddar. A hands-off crowd-sized side dish.

Make-ahead wild rice chicken casserole loaded with crunchy water chestnuts, tender celery, and a creamy mushroom soup topping baked until golden and bubbly. Freezer-friendly comfort food for two.

Spiced turkey sausage browned with onion, then simmered with long grain rice, carrots, celery, and fresh basil in chicken broth. A one-skillet pilaf that's ready in 45 minutes with almost no hands-on time.

Creamy rice pudding folded with vanilla whipped cream and served with a blended strawberry preserve sauce. A cold, light dessert with a mousse-like texture.

Sauteed shrimp and rice with fresh corn, white wine, basil, and thyme cooked in one pan. Summer weeknight seafood dinner ready in 40 minutes, equally good cold the next day.

Fruited rice pudding made with skim milk and brown sugar, topped with fresh nectarines and plums. A creamy, low-fat stovetop dessert you can serve warm or chilled.

Broiled stuffed mushrooms filled with seasoned rice, chopped nuts, chili sauce, and lemon juice, drizzled with melted butter. A savory bite-sized appetizer.

Hearty Caribbean callaloo cookup loaded with tender beef, coconut milk, taro greens, and rice simmered in one pot with a fiery habanero kick. A true island comfort bowl!

Lentil rice veggie burgers blend sweet potato, mushrooms, and spinach into hearty plant-based patties. A wholesome vegan burger with tarragon and garlic that holds together on the grill.

Fruited rice salad with mandarin oranges, red grapes, golden raisins, and sliced almonds in a tangy Dijon-cider vinaigrette. A light, sweet-savory cold rice salad.

Low-calorie gumbo-style vegetable soup with okra, tomatoes, corn, celery, and rice. A thin, snackable broth for when you want something hot and filling but light on calories.

Low-fat chicken breast paired with a tangy Mediterranean marinade deliver a rich flavor packed healthy main.

Slow cooker eight-layer casserole with ground beef, rice, corn, and bell pepper in a chili-spiced tomato sauce. Just layer and let the crockpot do the work for 5 hours.