Vegetarian Rice Recipes

Rice is an inexpensive and versatile food, but I always seem to eat it in the same ways. Here's a collection of recipes that are either made with rice or complement it nicely.

  
Apple Burgers
Sweet, tart, and slightly crunchy, these apple burgers might sound weird, but they definitely taste good.

Autumn Salad
Or fall salad, if you prefer. A colorful and flavorful salad to enjoy when the weather changes and the leaves begin to fall.

Black Bean Burgers
These black bean veggie burgers from Jamaica are spicy and delicious.

Borscht
Beet borscht is a traditional cold vegetarian soup common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Jewish cooking.

Cabbage Rolls
Normally filled with a mixture of ground beef and rice, cabbage rolls are a staple in Eastern Europe and a favorite in many other countries. Try these vegetarian cabbage rolls stuffed with vegetables for an equally tasty main course.

Cashew Curry
This vegetarian curry is rich, filling, and delicious, and can easily be made vegan.

Dolmades - Stuffed Grape Leaves
When I think of Greek food, dolmades is one of the first thing that comes to mind, followed by the fact that these grape leaves are stuffed with meat. Fortunately, a vegetarian version of stuffed grape leaves is easy and tasty.

Egg Lemon Soup
This interesting, lemony soup is traditional in Greek cuisine. Serve with Greek salad, hummus, and spanakopita for a veggie Greek meal.

Fried Rice
Fried rice is an easy, versatile, and quick vegetarian recipe. In fact, the hardest part is remembering to make the rice at least several hours beforehand, so that it has time to chill.

Gallo Pinto
Gallo pinto, literally "spotted rooster," is ubiquitous in Costa Rica (and apparently all of Central America). It refers to black beans and rice cooked together, which are served at every meal, surrounded by various side dishes. It's easy to make and very healthy.

Jambalaya
This traditional stew from New Orleans is meat-based, but this vegetarian version leaves nothing to be desired.

Kosherie
Kosherie is an Egyptian dish of spicy lentils, rice, pasta, and fried onions.

Maki Rolls
Maki rolls are a vegetarian relative of sushi. This recipe calls for cucumber and avocado, but you can experiment with other ingredients as well.

Paella
A Spanish dish traditionally made with meat and shellfish. This flexible veggie version is simpler, but no less delicious.

Rice Pudding
Sweet and rich, this easy rice pudding recipe can be made with white or brown rice, whether dry or leftover from dinner.

Rice Salad
This is a very simple but lovely dish. Kids will especially like making their own salad by picking their favorite items.

Spanish Rice
This is a traditional, somewhat spicy Spanish side dish.

Split Pea Burgers
A variation on the veggie burger theme - here's one made with split peas, rice, and eggplant.

Stuffed Peppers
Serve these bell peppers stuffed with tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and couscous alongside green salad for a simple, filling meal.

Vegetable Biryani
This hearty vegetable and rice casserole is from India.

Wild Mushroom Risotto
Wild mushroom risotto is earthy and unbelievably rich. It takes some time at the stove, but is well worth it for a special dinner.

Wild Rice and Cranberry Soup
An elegant soup made of wild rice and cranberries laced with sherry.

Wild Rice Salad
This earthy salad is a perfect accompaniment to soup.

Rice Accompaniments

Primavera Sauce
Pasta Primavera is the perfect springtime dish, filled with fresh vegetables.

Ratatouille
The perfect recipe to enjoy fresh summer vegetables and herbs; it can be served half a dozen different ways.

Stir-Fry
If you're looking for an easy way to make up a healthy meal out of leftover vegetables, a vegetarian stir-fry is the way to go.

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