259 rice water recipes

Multigrain breakfast mush with brown rice, oats, cornmeal, buckwheat, and bran simmered with ginger, cinnamon, and honey, then topped with fresh blueberries. A fiber-rich, vegan hot cereal powerhouse.

Stir-fried rice noodles tossed with garlic, ginger, shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, and fresh basil, finished with crushed peanuts and lime. A vegan Thai noodle dish ready in under 40 minutes.

Italian pistachio pilaf with basmati rice, seitan, sweet bell peppers, fennel, scallions, and a generous cup of pistachios. A vegetarian Mediterranean main with serious Italian-sausage flavor.

Lemon dill turkey meatballs with artichokes: tender poached meatballs in a bright lemon-caper sauce with artichoke hearts. A Greek-leaning weeknight dinner that freezes beautifully.

Myong's kimchi ferments napa cabbage, daikon, carrots, ginger, and garlic in rice vinegar and sea salt for weeks in the fridge. A crisp, bright Korean-style relish that builds more depth the longer it sits.

Baked marinated tofu over saucy cabbage with tomato paste, dill, currants, and minced pickle, served on rice. A hearty vegetarian main with Eastern European flair.

Black bean stew baked over brown rice with sharp cheddar, cumin, oregano, and red wine. Bubbly, cheesy, and packed with warm spices in every bite.

Hearty vegan lentil stew with brown rice, potatoes, and carrots in a tangy molasses-lemon broth. High fiber, plant-based comfort food that feeds a crowd.

Spiced Tex-Mex chicken and rice with kidney beans, raisins, and green peas, made entirely in the microwave. A one-dish dinner in just 30 minutes.

Asian-style grilled pork tenderloin foil packets with broccoli, water chestnuts, carrots, and red pepper seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh ginger.

Caribbean-style rice and peas gets a vegan upgrade with cubed tempeh, coconut-toasted brown rice, black-eyed peas, and cinnamon. A hearty plant-based main with island flavor.

A hearty one-skillet curry with chickpeas, red potatoes, Granny Smith apple, and green peas in a cumin-spiced sauce. Low-cal, naturally vegan, and served over rice for a filling weeknight meal.

Hot and sour celery soup with tofu, sunchokes, and jicama in a ginger-spiked broth thickened with cornstarch. A low-fat, high-fiber twist on the Chinese classic.

Spicy Thai pizza with a brown rice and peanut butter crust, topped with a sesame-soy-cilantro peanut sauce, stir-fried broccoli, carrots, and mozzarella. A gluten-free fusion pizza.

Baked rice and beans casserole with cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, and shredded carrots. A low-calorie vegetarian one-dish meal with a bubbly cheese top.

Vegetarian peanut butter stir-fry with crispy tofu, crunchy vegetables, and a ginger-garlic peanut sauce served over brown rice. Vegan-friendly with soy milk.