Rice is a cheap, reliable staple in many cultures around the world, and for good reason. It’s filling, affordable, and incredibly versatile. Rice can be the base of a quick weeknight dinner, stretched to feed a crowd, or transformed into something comforting, fresh, or even indulgent. Whether you’re cooking on a tight budget or just looking for new ideas, these 30 different ways to enjoy rice show just how much you can do with one simple ingredient.
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Simple Rice Meals
- Rice and eggs
- Rice and white beans
- Cheesy rice
- Coconut rice
- Rice pilaf
- Risotto
- Garlic turmeric rice
Comfort and Hearty Dishes
- Chicken and rice
- Broccoli chicken and rice
- Red beans and rice
- Jambalaya/ Gumbo
- Au jus mushroom rice
- Loco moco
Asian-Inspired Rice Dishes
- Fried rice
- Sushi bake
- Mongolian beef and rice
- Chinese rice bowl
- Bi bim bap
Indian and Curry-Based Rice Dishes
- Curry and rice
- Butter chicken and rice
- Curried rice
- Indian rice
Mexican and Latin-Inspired Rice Dishes
- Spanish rice
- Cilantro lime and black bean rice
- Rice enchilada bake
Mediterranean and Greek-Inspired Rice
- Lemon Greek rice
- Spanakorizo
- Chicken tzatziki with rice
Build-Your-Own Bowl
- Buddha bowl
Sweet Rice Dishes
- Mango rice pudding
