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50+ Recipes That Start With a Bag of Rice

Updated March 18, 2020
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Rice is among the world's most popular foods, and for good reason. It isn't just substantial: It's simple to prepare and incredibly versatile, and a little bit goes a long way. Whether you're making a side, a main dish or even a dessert, none of these recipes require more than a few cups of the pantry champion. 

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Red Beans and Rice with Fried Eggs

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Red Beans and Rice with Fried Eggs Recipe

Red beans and rice is a tried and true standby for good reason—at it’s simplest, the dish is hearty, tasty, comes together fast, and can be whipped up with ease, even during those hectic weeks you can’t seem to make it the grocery store. We amped up this largely pantry staple-based recipe with a runny yolked fried egg and a package of frozen “seasoning blend,” which includes chopped bell pepper, onion, and celery. If you have fresh onions, peppers, etc. on hand and a few extra minutes for chopping, feel free to go that route instead! Microwaveable rice keeps the dinner super speedy to prep, but you can use traditionally cooked rice here just as well. 

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Zucchini Fried Rice

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Zucchini Fried Rice Recipe

This single skillet dinner is a weeknight-friendly meal the whole family can get behind, not to mention—it’s a genius way to put a bulk of summer zucchini to good use. The grated zucchini helps to lighten and brighten this take-out favorite, and stealthily bulks up the nutritional value of pickier eaters’ plates. Plus, this budget-friendly dish is actually best made using day-old rice, so it’s a great meal to plan on for utilizing leftovers later in the week. You can definitely use whatever you have on hand, but smaller-sized zucchini tend to work best in this recipe, as you want to minimize the number of seeds. Feel free to eliminate the pork or replace it with tofu to make this meal vegetarian. 

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Taco Rice

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Taco Rice Recipe

It may sound odd, but this Tex-Mex style dish actually hails from Japan. It’s origins are from Okinawa, specifically, where it was made popular due to the high US military population who were stationed there in the 1960’s. Today, you’ll find it at casual family restaurants and fast food spots all over Tokyo, and it couldn’t be an easier dish to create yourself at home. If rice isn’t your thing, try swapping it out for another wholesome grain like couscous or kasha. And if you don't have togarashi seasoning on hand, you can substitute crushed red pepper flakes.

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Quick Parmesan Risotto

Quick Parmesan Risotto

Quick Parmesan Risotto Recipe

The pressure cooker creates creamy risotto in a hands-free way. Don't worry if the rice is a tad runny after cooking--it thickens as it stands before serving.

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Instant Pot Saffron Rice

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Instant Pot Saffron Rice Recipe

Richly aromatic saffron rice feels special, but is easy to make with the Instant Pot. Serve alongside chicken or shrimp for a fabulous weeknight meal. For more ideas on how to amp up your white rice, be sure to check out our other Instant Pot rice variations.

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Go ahead and flag this recipe--it's sure to become a family favorite. For convenience, we call for precooked wild rice; if you can't find it, you can substitute 2 cups of your own cooked wild rice or a package of precooked brown rice.

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Fiesta Bowls with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette

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Fiesta Bowls with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

Bookmark this one for your weekend meal prepping session, folks. Loaded with a variety of vibrant veggies and finished with a zippy chipotle-lime vinaigrette, these vegetarian-friendly rice bowls are the perfect make-ahead meal for packed lunches. We opted to go with brown rice for the base of our bowls, but feel free to use white rice or whatever grain you have on hand.

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Spiced Tilapia with Coconut Rice

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Spiced Tilapia with Coconut Rice Recipe

Two pantry staples—black pepper and turmeric—team up to fight inflammation and add bold flavor to this fast-fix tilapia. Dressing up microwave rice with coconut milk is a smart kitchen hack you’ll turn to again and again.

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Creamy Classic Rice Pudding

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Creamy Classic Rice Pudding Recipe

If you’ve never tried rice pudding, the concept may seem a little strange, but trust us—this toasty, creamy, carb-based custard is just about the most comforting dessert you’ll ever encounter. Give this easy to follow recipe for classic rice pudding a try and taste for yourself. 

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Coriander Chicken and Rice

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Coriander Chicken and Rice Recipe

This dish is inspired by the savory street cart chicken and rice whose fragrance will lure you over from a block away. Though you can enjoy this lunch at room temperature, it tastes best reheated. Rest assured, the food holds up beautifully. Because everything is so nicely seasoned, it’s all just as flavorful after 3 days. When making the recipe, be sure to get the rice going first; as it cooks, the rest of the meal will come together.

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Acorn Squash with Sage-Cranberry Rice Stuffing

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Acorn Squash with Sage-Cranberry Rice Stuffing Recipe

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Instant Pot Risotto with Seared Scallops

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Instant Pot Risotto with Seared Scallops Recipe

Elegant date night worthy dinner out of your Instant Pot? Oh yes you can. This Instant Pot risotto is ready in half the time as the classic stovetop method. Just be sure the grains are well coated in oil before adding your liquid in order to prevent clumping. Using this easy technique, the richly creamy rice dish makes a perfect blank canvas for experimenting with all of your favorite add-ins, such as green peas or butternut squash. If you’re not feeling scallops, shrimp would be equally delicious in this elegant yet effortless seafood dinner. 

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Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry

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Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe

This crunchy and filling skillet meal delivers big flavor with a nutritional punch: Flank steak contains blood-enriching iron, and cabbage has a whopping dose of vitamin C. Microwavable brown rice makes a great time-saver.

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Easy Oven Rice

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Easy Oven Rice Recipe

For anyone who’s ever struggled with cooking rice on the stovetop (and no, it’s not just you…), this easy oven rice recipe is for you. Say hello to your new foolproof method for perfect, fluffy rice—every time. The only real “tricks” to nailing this baked rice recipe are avoiding over-stirring and fighting the urge to “peek” while the rice is cooking. 

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Cube Steak Bulgogi 

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Cube Steak Bulgogi  Recipe

If you thought cube steak was made for chicken frying, end of story… well, welcome to a new, flavor packed chapter. This approachable twist on traditional bulgogi swaps the budget-friendly cut in for skirt steak, resulting in an incredibly tender and flavorful beef dish—perfect for piling over white rice or into lettuce cups with kimchi. Because of its being pounded into a thin steak, cube steak absorbs the marinade incredibly quickly; while this makes for great flavor, you don’t want to leave the meat in your marinade for too long as the beef will begin to break down. We found 2 hours to be plenty of marinating time, but if this doesn’t work in your schedule, do your best to avoid letting the beef marinate for more than 6 hours. We also found that reserving part of the marinade for a finishing sauce ties the dish together beautifully. Pro tip: Do not fear a screaming-hot skillet; your pan needs to be hot in order to achieve a nice char on the beef, which will help give the dish that “barbecued” flavor that bulgogi is known for.

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Easy Chicken Adobo

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Easy Chicken Adobo Recipe

Inspired by the Philippine national dish, this Easy Chicken Adobo uses a simple blend of garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce to give chicken a zingy boost. Traditional adobo sauces are commonly enriched with coconut milk, and the dish is frequently made with pork. But for everyday cooking, we like this lighter, simpler chicken recipe. Serve with rice. This is the perfect dinner for spicing up your usual routine. 

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Broccoli Fried Rice with Kimchi Cream

Broccoli Fried Rice with Kimchi Cream
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Broccoli Fried Rice with Kimchi Cream Recipe

Coveted for its subtly sweet flowering heads, broccoli delivers crunch and a hefty dose of potassium, which supports blood pressure. Save the stalks for stir-fries or slaws; they’re rich in the gut-friendly fiber cellulose. For fullest flavor, make sure you use the darker toasted sesame oil. The lighter variety won't have the same rich taste.

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Lamb and Rice Stuffed Eggplant

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Lamb and Rice Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

If you’ve ever experienced the disappointment that is a bland eggplant boat hidden under copious amounts of sauce and cheese… rest assured, this isn’t that. A variety of dried spices provide a wealth of warm, aromatic flavors, while ground lamb delivers a distinct richness, and fresh mint provides a pop of herbaceous energy—ultimately, making for an incredibly satisfying meal. Even if you’re not always on Team Eggplant, we’re confident that this flavor-packed dish may very well be a preparation you of the veggie you really enjoy. When shopping, look for eggplants with firm skin and no bruises. If you have trouble finding ground lamb, you can definitely substitute a different ground meat, like beef or turkey, in it’s place—just be sure to use a ground meat with at least 10% fat. 

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Palak Paneer

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Palak Paneer Recipe

This traditional Indian dish consists of paneer, browned and crisped, served in a flavor-packed spinach sauce, created by pureeing wilted spinach with a variety of lightly toasted aromatics. Never heard of paneer? It’s a mild flavored, fresh cheese (which means it requires no culturing or aging—it’s a cheese you could make at home, similar to ricotta) popular in Indian cuisine. Paneer offers a fantastic semi-firm texture and is a great ingredient for vegetarian cooking, as it takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it with and provides protein. Toasting the spices in oil adds toasty layers of flavor depth to this rich and saucy dish, and it’s a smart trick to apply anytime you’re using dried spices. Serve the Palak Paneer over basmati rice with plenty of warm naan bread for scooping up every last drop of bit. 

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Beef Crumble Fried Rice

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Beef Crumble Fried Rice Recipe

This family favorite only takes half an hour to make. High heat and cornstarch make the beef extra crispy, and the soy sauce and red pepper add flavor to the dish. If you wanted to bulk the meal up a little bit, consider adding a vegetable like spinach.

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Instant Pot Coconut Rice

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Instant Pot Coconut Rice Recipe

This easy recipe for coconut rice couldn’t be more simple or delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it makes the perfect delicately sweet and nutty base for any of your favorite curry recipes. Once you have the basic formula for making Instant Pot rice down, you can branch out with other flavor profiles as well, such as saffron rice and green rice.  

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Instant Pot Green Rice

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Instant Pot Green Rice Recipe

This easy Instant Pot Green Rice is quick to throw together and packed with bright, fresh flavor; it’s a perfect weeknight side dish. Cooking the rice with fresh herbs is a simple trick to give plain white rice a major flavor upgrade, so definitely consider playing around with this classic recipe concept using whatever fresh, soft herbs you have on hand. To experiment with additional flavor profiles, be sure to check out our other Instant Pot rice variations. 

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Instant Pot Rice

Instant Pot Rice
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Instant Pot Rice Recipe

This easy Instant Pot Rice recipe yields the perfect pot of fluffy white rice—i.e. the ideal blank dinner canvas. To amp the flavor up a bit, upgrade your pot to Instant Pot Coconut Rice, Instant Pot Green Rice, or Instant Pot Saffron Rice. 

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Miso Chicken with Brown Rice

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Miso Chicken with Brown Rice Recipe

"I do a lot of Asian cooking, and I was looking for another use for miso. In this recipe, the sweetness in the miso blends well with the saltiness of the soy sauce." --CL Reader

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One-Pan Jambalaya

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One-Pan Jambalaya Recipe

Andouille, a smoky, garlicky pork sausage, adds depth, but you can use any flavorful chicken or pork sausage.

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Red Beans and Rice

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Red Beans and Rice Recipe

This is the ultimate in thriftiness and convenience - beans in a slow-cooker. The long, slow cooking time coaxes all the flavor from the sausage into the beans for a mild yet full-flavored dish. You can also cook in on low heat for 8 hours.

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Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole

Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole
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Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole Recipe

This healthy whole-grain spin on a comfort food classic is indulgent, creamy, and a guaranteed family-pleaser. Cost for 4: $10.31

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Cilantro Yellow Rice

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Cilantro Yellow Rice Recipe

We've found that cooking brown rice like pasta produces the fluffiest grains.

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Shortcut Risotto with Brussels Sprouts

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Shortcut Risotto with Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Our simple technique yields classic risotto texture in a fraction of the time. Precooked brown rice simmers with a flour-thickened mixture of milk and chicken stock, boosted with a touch of cream cheese for extra richness.

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Single Serving Shrimp Fried Rice

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Single Serving Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Cooking for one doesn’t have to be boring or a hassle. This easy and delicious dinner comes together in one pan and in less time than it takes to go through a drive-thru.  

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Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

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Herbed Wild Rice Dressing Recipe

Wild rice, apples, and walnuts combine to make a dressing full of flavor and crunch.

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Brown Rice Bowl with Miso, Poached Egg, and Kale-Radish Slaw

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Brown Rice Bowl with Miso, Poached Egg, and Kale-Radish Slaw Recipe

Nutrient-rich kale has a mild flavor and becomes tender very quickly, making it a snap to add to speedy meals like this one.

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Toasted Jasmine Rice

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Toasted Jasmine Rice Recipe

Long-grain jasmine rice is wonderfully fragrant, almost sweet, making it a great complement to seafood.

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Glazed Cornish Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing

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Glazed Cornish Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe

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Shrimp Korma and Basmati Rice

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Shrimp Korma and Basmati Rice Recipe

Whip up this spicy and flavorful Indian shrimp korma in just 30 minutes. Spoon the shrimp mixture over hot basmati rice and top the dish with a spoonful of thick, tangy Greek-style yogurt to counter the heat.

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Easy Chicken Biryani

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Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe

Flavored with fragrant, Indian spices, traditional chicken biryani is an incredible comfort food, but it typically requires cooking the chicken and vegetables separately, using several pans. Our simplified method delivers the classic, crave-worthy flavors with a little less effort and cleanup. 

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Arroz Con Pollo

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Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

This classic Spanish and Latin America chicken and rice dish cooks in just one pot. 

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Lemon Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl

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Lemon Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl Recipe

Chicken, broccolini and rice: What more could you ask for? Our top-rated Asian chicken bowl is flavorful, healthy and comes together quickly for busy weeknights. Pro tip: Double the soy sauce mixture for added flavor.

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Spicy Shrimp and Rice Soup

Spicy Shrimp and Rice Soup
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Spicy Shrimp and Rice Soup Recipe

Fine-tune the taste of this filling soup as you wish—intensify the flavor with cilantro, add heat with jalapeños, or provide a crisp bite with fresh bean sprouts. Serve with spiced baked wontons on the side.

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Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham

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Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham Recipe

For this quick family dinner, a small amount of salty ham is crisped and used as a topping. That way you can use far less and still get a big flavor impact.

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Fiery Chicken Thighs with Persian Rice

Fiery Chicken Thighs with Persian Rice
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Fiery Chicken Thighs with Persian Rice Recipe

Pay close attention to the rice as it cooks over medium-low heat--when you hear it begin to crackle, turn the heat down to low. Continue to cook until the bottom side of the rice develops a golden crust. Serve with 1 pound fresh green beans sautéed in 1 tablespoon butter. Toss with 3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds and fresh parsley. Although the ­buttery rice cuts through the heat of the chicken, use less chile paste if you are not a fan of spicy foods.

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Traditional Spanish Paella

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Traditional Spanish Paella Recipe

Nourishing, vibrant, and served without pretension, paella has held a place of honor and practicality in Spanish homes for centuries. If mussels aren't your favorite, you can easily substitute littleneck clams in their place--just be sure to thoroughly scrub the clams' shells in cold water before using. To round out the meal, choose a good Spanish red wine from the Rioja region, grab a crusty baguette, and serve with a light salad.

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Instant Pot Rice Pudding

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Instant Pot Rice Pudding Recipe

This super simple Instant Pot rice pudding is creamy, rich, comforting, and has just the right amount of cinnamon and nutmeg. The recipe is pretty much hands off, but thanks to your pressure cooker nobody will be able to tell you hardly put in any effort. It’s perfect for a cold winter night, but it would also make a wonderful breakfast since it’s not overly sweet.

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Sheet Pan Paella

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Sheet Pan Paella Recipe

No paella pan? No problem. You can still make authentic-tasting paella with a sheet pan. This sheet pan paella is full of flavor, and with this method, all the components from the rice to the sausage and even the seafood turn out perfectly. And best of all, it’s a fun and easy way to serve a crowd, especially during the spring or summer. You can find dried chorizo at most grocery stores in the deli section near the salami and pepperoni. You don’t want to stir the rice too much, or it won’t be able to toast around the edges.

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Mediterranean Lamb Casserole

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Mediterranean Lamb Casserole Recipe

This easy take on Greek comfort food is rich, meaty, and tangy. The strong lamb is balanced by sweet onions and carrots, and rich eggplant that are all set off with the warm spices. Tomatoes and yogurt give it brightness and the pitas provide texture and toastiness. If you’d like to add a veggie side, try a salad or roasted asparagus or broccoli with lemon zest and olive oil. 

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One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice

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One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice Recipe

Another winner, winner, chicken dinner! You can’t miss when budget-friendly chicken thighs are cooked to golden brown, nestled into a bed of rice and vegetables, and dressed with a honey-chile sauce. This is truly a one-pan recipe, making clean-up a breeze. The right amount of fat can be fantastic and flavorful, but you can have too much of a good thing. Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs to prevent rice from clumping. If needed, pour out excess fat from the rendered chicken thighs before adding your vegetables. Turn leftovers into fried rice. Shred chicken and refrigerate; let rice chill overnight, uncovered, and stir fry it the following day. 

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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

Kids aren’t the only ones who love this melty, Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole. The rice, broccoli, and chicken provide a nice substance for the creamy, béchamel type sauce, while the buttery topping adds crunch and richness. In other words, it’s pure comfort food, and you can have it ready for a weeknight dinner right at under an hour. Rotisserie chicken works wonderfully here, but you can use whatever leftover chicken you have on hand. To shake things up, substitute in a different cooked vegetable, such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus, for the broccoli.

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Instant Pot Vegan Mushroom Risotto

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Instant Pot Vegan Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Looking for a vegan dish that doesn’t taste like it’s missing anything? We’ve got it right here. This Instant Pot vegan risotto is creamy and perfectly cooked with a slight “bite” to it. The lemon is subtle yet bright, and the mushrooms and stock add a great savory flavor. There’s no reason to stand over a pot to make risotto—this is the best way to cook risotto now, and one of the best ways to use an Instant Pot. We used Imagine Vegan Chicken Broth, which resembled chicken broth more than vegetable broth and is ready available at Whole Foods and other health food stores.

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Simple Rice And Beans

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Simple Rice And Beans Recipe

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Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo

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Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo Recipe

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Instant Pot Kheer

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Instant Pot Kheer Recipe

No need to wait hours for whole milk to thicken: Using half-and-half and cooking in the Instant Pot gives this rice pudding a head start. The delicate and lovely rose syrup highlights the floral notes in the cardamom, while the tart apricots tame the richness in the pudding. If rose water isn’t your thing, try orange blossom water, which can easily be found in an international market. Don’t, however, substitute standard long-grain rice for basmati. 

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Jambalaya

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Jambalaya Recipe

Build deep flavors by sautéing the aromatic trinity of onion, celery, and pepper in the andouille drippings with herbs, garlic, and spices.

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    12 of 52 Instant Pot Risotto with Seared Scallops
    13 of 52 Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
    14 of 52 Easy Oven Rice
    15 of 52 Cube Steak Bulgogi 
    16 of 52 Easy Chicken Adobo
    17 of 52 Broccoli Fried Rice with Kimchi Cream
    18 of 52 Lamb and Rice Stuffed Eggplant
    19 of 52 Palak Paneer
    20 of 52 Beef Crumble Fried Rice
    21 of 52 Instant Pot Coconut Rice
    22 of 52 Instant Pot Green Rice
    23 of 52 Instant Pot Rice
    24 of 52 Miso Chicken with Brown Rice
    25 of 52 One-Pan Jambalaya
    26 of 52 Red Beans and Rice
    27 of 52 Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole
    28 of 52 Cilantro Yellow Rice
    29 of 52 Shortcut Risotto with Brussels Sprouts
    30 of 52 Single Serving Shrimp Fried Rice
    31 of 52 Herbed Wild Rice Dressing
    32 of 52 Brown Rice Bowl with Miso, Poached Egg, and Kale-Radish Slaw
    33 of 52 Toasted Jasmine Rice
    34 of 52 Glazed Cornish Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing
    35 of 52 Shrimp Korma and Basmati Rice
    36 of 52 Easy Chicken Biryani
    37 of 52 Arroz Con Pollo
    38 of 52 Lemon Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl
    39 of 52 Spicy Shrimp and Rice Soup
    40 of 52 Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham
    41 of 52 Fiery Chicken Thighs with Persian Rice
    42 of 52 Traditional Spanish Paella
    43 of 52 Instant Pot Rice Pudding
    44 of 52 Sheet Pan Paella
    45 of 52 Mediterranean Lamb Casserole
    46 of 52 One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice
    47 of 52 Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
    48 of 52 Instant Pot Vegan Mushroom Risotto
    49 of 52 Simple Rice And Beans
    50 of 52 Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo
    51 of 52 Instant Pot Kheer
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