Brown Rice Recipes

From Diabetic Living

This recipe maintains the terrific flavor of classic chicken curry but uses only 2 tablespoons of oil.

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From Fine Cooking Magazine

Cooking brown rice by the pasta method is quick and results in tender, separate grains with a nice chewy bite. The golden raising in the dressing give this dish a hint of sweetness.

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From Fitness

With whole grains, fruit, and nuts, this recipe can be a hearty side dish or a light main dish for lunch or dinner.

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From EatingWell

Whole almonds add beneficial monounsaturated fats to EatingWell's spin on this Indonesian-style fried rice. For added flavor, texture and nutritional oomph, our Nasi Goreng is brimming with fresh vegetables and accompanied with fresh slices of cool cucumber and tomato. To make it vegetarian we've substituted soy sauce for the fish sauce that's typically used as a seasoning.

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From EatingWell

The slightly chewy texture of ruddy-red Wehani rice makes it perfect for salads. Serve it mounded on a bed of Boston lettuce or curly frisee.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Almost as easy as carryout, this savory slow cooker recipe is a fun way to celebrate the Chinese New Year--or any red-letter day.

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From Fine Cooking Magazine

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Tote this low-fat chicken casserole to a potluck, or serve with green beans or broccoli for a great family dinner.

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From EatingWell

We pack extra vegetables into this cheesy baked rice casserole. Plus we substitute brown rice for white, reduce the cheese by half and swap turkey sausage for pork sausage. If you're bringing it to a potluck, plan to reheat it before serving.

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From EatingWell

Although traditional risottos use refined arborio rice and require constant stirring, you can achieve excellent results with this oven-baked version using short-grain brown rice, taking advantage of its whole-grain benefits.

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From Fine Cooking Magazine

This one is my family's favorite. Brown rice gives a deep, nutty flavor, while a sugared nut topping delivers crunch. Precooking the rice shaves off half the baking time.

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From Diabetic Living

Teriyaki sauce and ginger add Asian flavor to this beef, rice, and vegetable soup. It's a filling meal for under 200 calories.

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From EatingWell

In about the time it takes to order and pick up Chinese takeout, you can make this much healthier version of sweet & sour chicken. Our version loses all the saturated fat that comes from deep-frying, along with the extra sugar and salt. If you prefer, use tofu instead of chicken, and use your favorite vegetables; just be sure to cut them into similar-size pieces so they all cook at about the same rate.

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From EatingWell

This corn-flecked rice pilaf has a distinctive Indian flavor, thanks to the addition of cumin seeds, cinnamon and cardamom. It makes a delicious accompaniment to grilled meats and poultry.

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From Diabetic Living

This bean and pork stew recipe, spiced with peppery sweet ginger and piquant cumin, is rich in soluble fiber, which helps protect against heart disease.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Beans, rice, eggs, and cheese provide the protein while chili powder and cumin provide the Tex-Mex kick.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Chopped chipotle peppers bring a spicy touch to this healthy barley, rice, and spinach recipe. Toasted pecans add a crunchy texture.

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From Fine Cooking Magazine

I first created this recipe as a destination for leftover broccoli stalks, but its easily adaptable, so feel free to substitute other vegetables you might have in the fridge--asparagus, zucchini, peas, mushrooms, bok choy, bean sprouts, and jicama are all possibilities. I love the nutty taste and chewiness of brown rice, and you just can't argue with its antioxidant power and fiber. My favorite route to brown rice is to order it with Chinese food, but you can certainly cook some up yourself. Either way, bear in mind that the rice has to be well chilled so the starch hardens and makes it fry-able. Use fresh rice and you wind up with a gummy mess.

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From EatingWell

Here, we sear quail in a skillet and then finish them in the oven over a bed of pear- and cranberry-studded brown-rice pilaf. Although they look like they might be tricky to prepare, quail couldn't be easier to roast. And the flavor payoff is big - rich, succulent meat that is a dark-meat lover's delight.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

In a little more than 30 minutes, you can have this delicious curry that includes salmon, carrots and pineapple.

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From Parents

These savory snack bars are made with brown rice, spinach, and cheese. And they take just 20 minutes to make.

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From Midwest Living

These vegetarian burgers team up barley, brown rice, and lentils with nuts and herbs. They make a delicious and nutritious dinner!

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From Diabetic Living

Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays? Make this low-fat casserole. It's made with brown rice and lots of vegetables.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

This tantalizing pork-and-rice combo gets a jump-start when you use vegetables purchased from the salad bar.

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