223 vegetarian rice recipes

A simple but tasty dish made with rice and green lentils.

Japanese braised eggplant stuffed with tempeh, mushrooms, and bell pepper in a sherry-soy-molasses sauce. A hearty vegetarian main served over brown rice.

Masoor dahl soup with red lentils, turmeric, garlic, and whole peppercorns finished with lemon juice. A simple Indian lentil soup that's vegan, high-fiber, and ready in under an hour.

Hollowed oranges stuffed with brown rice, chickpeas, and raisins dressed in an orange-tahini sauce with cumin and paprika. A stunning vegetarian main or side.

Wild rice and zucchini salad with brown rice, grated zucchini, avocado, spinach, tomato, and bell pepper. A colorful vegetarian grain salad that works as a main dish or side.

Vegetarian stuffed green peppers Santa Maria style, filled with herbed rice, fresh tomatoes, walnuts, and marjoram, baked in olive oil until charred and tender.

Vegetarian jambalaya with black-eyed peas, canned plum tomatoes, minute rice, and hot pepper sauce. A Louisiana-inspired one-pot stew ready in 30 minutes.

Meatless taco filling: rice-based vegetarian taco filling with garlic, green chiles, stewed tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Quick fat-free Mexican weeknight dinner option.

Fiery cold Sichuan noodles with chili bean sauce, yellow bean sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. A bold vegetarian Chinese noodle dish that comes together in 35 minutes.

Lucknawi dal simmers pink lentils with turmeric and tamarind, then finishes with a sizzling tadka of cumin seeds, fried onion, garlic, ginger, and dried red chili. Sour, smoky, and brothy in the best Awadhi tradition.

Vegan Hoppin' John salad with black-eyed peas, brown rice, spinach, and a simple vinegar dressing. A cold, plant-based twist on the Southern New Year's classic.

Masala dal made with yellow split peas, turmeric, and a ghee tadka of cumin seeds and slow-fried onions. Vegetarian Indian comfort food, creamy and warming.

Asian-style brown rice salad with sesame oil, rice vinegar, snow peas, corn, carrots, and scallions. A nutty, crunchy cold salad that's vegan and make-ahead.

Polygrain pilaf with brown rice, kasha, millet, and arame seaweed baked in vegetable stock. Topped with steamed carrots, peas, and daikon for a hearty vegan grain bowl.

Khichhari (khichdi) with yellow split peas, brown rice, turmeric, cumin, and tomatoes cooked in ghee. A one-pot Indian comfort dish that's vegetarian, warming, and deeply spiced.

Vegetarian spinach and brown rice casserole with cheddar cheese, eggs, and sunflower seeds. An ovo-lacto friendly bake with nutmeg, soy sauce, and a crunchy seed topping.