Looking for some delicious ways to use rice? You’ve come to the right place. Here are all my favorite vegetarian and vegan recipes using rice. From spicy vegan paella to creamy tomato risotto, there’s a little something for everyone.
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12+ Best Rice Recipes
Here are all my favorite vegetarian and vegan recipes using rice.
This easy vegan fried rice makes for a tasty and simple main dish. Make it with or without the tofu, and with any veggies you have in your fridge.
If you have some fresh tomatoes on hand, these rice-stuffed tomatoes are an easy (and beautiful) dish. The recipe is very easy, making this a great weeknight choice. Make this one vegan by omitting the Parmesan cheese.
Need a healthy and vegan-friendly burger option? This is my personal favorite - made with black rice and loaded with Thai flavors, it's a reader-favorite too. Try it with any rice you have on hand!
This tasty instant pot recipe is a great way to get dinner on the table in a hurry. The Indian-inspired curry dish is served over piping hot rice.
I don't use too many packaged "meat substitute" products in my cooking, but I made an exception for this easy vegan stir fry. It's one of the quickest recipes I make, and my family eats it up every time!
This simple mushroom and black bean chili is another favorite in my household. It's packed with fresh flavor and is best served over your favorite variety of rice.
Growing up in an Italian family, I had more than my share of risotto dishes. And this one is a keeper! This creamy risotto (made from arborio rice) is bursting with the flavor of parsnips and fresh sage.
This hearty jambalaya is a healthy one-pot meal, and it's easy to throw together with a bag of rice and whatever veggies you have on hand.
Burrito bowls are a great way to get an easy dinner on the table. Use any kind of rice, canned beans, and whatever veggies you have on hand. Let everyone add their own toppings for a fun family dinner.
Creamy risotto is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. This tomato-ey version is super simple and packed with flavor from fresh herbs and parmesan.
This tasty buddha bowl is loaded up with some of my favorite things - rice, black beans, sweet plantains, fresh avocado, and a drizzle of cilantro-jalapeno dressing. Yummy!
One of the most popular recipes on the blog, this vegan paella is a delicious way to use up all that rice in your pantry. We make this one for special occasions because it's so yummy, but it's simple enough for an everyday meal.
And if you’re stocked up on beans as well, be sure to check out these 21 incredible recipes using canned beans.
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