25 brown rice recipes

Quick side dish with cooked brown rice sautéed in margarine with mushrooms and green onions. Simple, nutty, and ready in 20 minutes using leftover rice.

The combination of cashews, lentils, brown rice and other spices was delicious. Right balance of the flavor and the texture, we used cherry tomatoes instead, that's what we had on hand. It's a tasty yet nutritious meal.

Brown rice breakfast bowl with chopped figs and nutmeg, served warm with milk or yogurt. A simple, diabetic-friendly whole grain breakfast for one with natural sweetness.

Brown rice and fresh spinach side dish with sauteed onion and celery. A simple, wholesome one-pan recipe using spinach cooking water to flavor the rice.

One-dish salmon and brown rice bake with corn, dill, and melted cheddar on top. Everything cooks together in the same casserole using canned salmon and uncooked rice for a simple weeknight dinner.

Brown rice pilaf with mushrooms, shredded carrots, marjoram, and green onions cooked in chicken broth. A light, low-calorie side dish ready in under 20 minutes.

Brown rice cooked in beef broth for deep savory flavor, then tossed with sauteed mushrooms and chopped scallions. Four ingredients, 20 minutes, and a side dish that punches well above its weight.

Wholesome muffins made with cooked brown rice, whole-wheat flour, egg whites, and honey. No butter, no oil, just a touch of cinnamon and vanilla. A smart way to use leftover rice.

Brown rice salad tossed with French dressing, water chestnuts, snow peas, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. A crunchy, make-ahead cold rice salad for potlucks and picnics.

Spinach, brown rice and corn tortillas: wilted spinach, hearty brown rice and sweet corn bound with salsa, rolled into warm corn tortillas. A fast, vegan, no-fuss wrap that's great for a light lunch or quick meal prep.

New Zealand brown rice salad tosses chewy brown rice with kiwi fruit, crisp apple, celery, red bell pepper, toasted walnuts, and a sherry vinegar dressing. Bright fruit-and-grain side, vegan-friendly.

Layered Mediterranean casserole with brown rice, pearl barley, zucchini, and a basil-tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian whole grain bake.

Healthier Thanksgiving stuffing with brown rice, apples, raisins, and toasted almonds for a low-fat side dish that works inside poultry or as casserole.

Lentils and eggplant with brown rice is a one-pot rice cooker dinner with tender lentils, meaty mushrooms, carrots, and eggplant simmered in tomato sauce with basil and oregano. Hearty vegetarian comfort with zero fuss.

Brown rice baked with spinach, mushrooms, cottage cheese, and Parmesan topped with sunflower seeds. A wholesome, high-protein casserole the whole family will love.

A refreshing vegan brown rice salad tossed with fruit cocktail, tomato, celery, and green onions in a tangy tarragon-Dijon vinaigrette. Light, nutty, and naturally sweet.