30 Non-Boring Recipes to Make With Rice

Rice is a true pantry staple for oh so many people. It makes a quick and easy side—can be dressed up with herbs, sauces, and nuts—or take on the starring role. Toss it into soup or salad to bulk up a lighter meal, stuff it into veggies, use it as a base for curries, stews, and stir fries—the opportunities feel endless. That being said, there’s something about rice that can sometimes feel a bit, well, blah too.

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I always keep my kitchen stocked with several different kinds of rice. Shorter grains can get creamier during cooking (depending on how you cook them), while longer grains stay separate after being cooked. Different kinds of rice work best for different preparations—make sure to check the recipe and follow the recommendation if you’re not familiar with cooking with different kinds.

Here, we’ve rounded up 30 recipes to make with rice—and not a single one could be considered boring.

1. Mushroom Risotto

Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme

2. Lemon Rice

Source: By Erin Clarke of Well Plated

3. Sticky Pomegranate Meatball Bowls

Source: The Defined Dish

4. Vegan Arancini

Source: Jessica in the Kitchen

5. Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Source: Brooklyn Supper

6. Black Rice Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Source: The View From Great Island

7. One Pan Apple Cider Glazed Roasted Butterflied Chicken with Rice

Source: Whisk it Real Gud

 8. Kimchi Fried Rice

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

9. Jeweled Rice with Cranberry and Almonds

Source: Jehan Can Cook

10. Bacon Fried Rice with Shallots

Source: Platings and Pairings

11. Harvest Wild Rice Skillet

Source: Pinch of Yum

12. Salmon Caesar Salad Rice Bowls

Source: Spices in My DNA

13. Jamaican Rice and Peas

Source: Grandbaby Cakes

14. One Pot Lemon Artichoke Chicken and Rice

Source: Budget Bytes

15. Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

Source: Orchids + Sweet Tea

16. Broccoli Rice Casserole

Source: By Erin Clarke of Well Plated

17. Cameroonian Coconut Rice

Source: Precious Core

18. Wild Rice and Carrot Soup

Source: The View From Great Island

19. Red Beans and Rice

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

20. Arroz con Pollo

Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme

21. Garlic Kale and Brown Rice Salad with Lemon Dressing

Source: Pinch of Yum

22. Pumpkin Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast

Source: Jehan Can Cook

23. Instant Pot Cheesy Southwestern Lentils and Brown Rice

Source: Platings and Pairings

24. Jollof Rice

Source: Grandbaby Cakes

25. Green Rice with Poached Fish and Herbed Brown Butter

Source: Brooklyn Supper

26. Vegan Burritos

Source: Jessica in the Kitchen

27. Spicy Tomato Chickpea Sauce and Baked Chicken

Source: Orchids + Sweet Tea

28. Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Parmesan Rice

Source: Host the Toast

29. Pressure Cooker Veg Pulao

Source: My Food Story

30. Peruvian Fried Rice (Arroz Chaufa)

Source: Whisk It Real Gud