27 Ways to Rice: From Perfect Sides to Stunning Entrees

Ever feel stuck in a rice rut? Plain white rice night after night? Buckle up, because these 27 rice recipes is here to change your dinner game! This recipe collection is all about taking your favorite fluffy grain from boring to brilliant.

Inside you'll find easy recipes anyone can cook, from quick one-pot meals to impressive dishes that'll wow your friends. Dive into the world of rice and transform your meals today!

Pineapple Fried Rice 

This Pineapple Fried Rice is a delicious and simple dish that's ready in just 25 minutes. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, this one-pot recipe is a family favorite that never fails to satisfy. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Get the recipe.

Cumin Beef Fried Rice Recipe

A quick & easy beef fried rice recipe made with ground beef, eggs, leftover rice and seasoned with cumin that can be made as a side or a meal. Get the recipe.

Spanish Chicken and Rice

Bursting with flavor, juicy, hearty, and comforting, this Spanish Chicken and Rice makes a delicious one-pot recipe for the whole family. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner. Get the recipe.

Rice and Spicy Sardines

Considered a poor man's meal, and a favorite of informal get-togethers, locrio de pica-pica (rice and spicy sardines) has a strong taste I love. Get the recipe.

Mushroom Risotto with Olives

This is hands down the BEST Creamy Mushroom Risotto and I'm not exaggerating. It's uniquely flavorful, rich and indulgent. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, gluten-free risotto is a perfect choice for a date night or family dinner. Get the recipe.

Basmati Rice with Dried Fruits and Nuts

Basmati Rice with Dried Fruit and Nuts - flavorful and delicious side dish for dinner or holidays. It's super easy to make and will turn any meal into a colorful feast. Get the recipe.

Curry Pineapple Turkey Rice Bowl Recipe

This clean eating curry pineapple turkey rice bowl offers a lovely sweet and savory flavor to your dinner table! Get the recipe.

Mushroom and Pumpkin Risotto

One of the great ways to use pumpkin puree is to add it to a risotto. My Mushroom and Pumpkin Risotto is easy and delicious one pan dinner recipe with flavors of fall. Get the recipe.

Rice and Smoked Herrings

Locrio de Arenque (Rice and Smoked Herrings) is a mixture of two ingredients that arrived from faraway lands and combined into a much-beloved dish. Get the recipe.

Baked Chicken Meatballs

These Baked Mustard Chicken Meatballs feature lightly seared balls of ground chicken, rice and spices baked in a creamy mustard sauce. The recipe makes plenty of meatballs to satisfy your hungry family on busy weeknights. Get the recipe.

Risotto Puttanesca

This is the BEST Risotto Puttanesca recipe ever! Rich and pungent anchovy and Kalamata olives sauce add such an incredible depth of flavor! So delicious, you'll want to eat this every day! Get the recipe.

 Wild Mushroom Risotto

A true Northern Italian classic, risotto is a creamy rice dish that's perfect for any night of the week. This wild mushroom risotto recipe is no exception! This simple and utterly delicious dinner can be made and ready to savor in under an hour. Get the recipe.

Korean Beef and Rice

If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, then try this Korean beef and rice! It’s the perfect combination of flavors for a meal that’s going to become a new family favorite! With a few pantry staples, you can make a delicious meal from start to finish in just 15 minutes! Get the recipe.

Chicken Rice Pilaf 

It's one of the best and the most delicious rice dishes. This Chicken Rice Pilaf is one-pot comforting meal, perfect for busy weekdays. Get the recipe.

Mushroom Rice Meatballs

These easy Mushroom Meatballs is hearty and rich meatless recipe that is both healthy and delicious. Packed with comforting flavors and ready in under 1 hour, these gluten-free meatballs are perfect for meal prep or cozy family dinner. Get the recipe.

Danish Rice Pudding

If you want to try something new and incredibly delicious this holiday season, try Risalamande. It's a creamy, soft and melt-in-your-mouth Danish rice pudding with almonds and topped with a flavorful cherry sauce. Get the recipe.

Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto

This Mushroom Asparagus Risotto is the perfect comfort food for busy days. Creamy, light, and delicious without all the fuss. Get the recipe.

Tofu Rice Bowls with Black Beans and Corn Salad

A yummy weeknight dinner with seasoned rice, seasoned tofu, black beans and veggies! Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

Instant Pot Mushroom Wild Rice Soup is a creamy dish that is packed with protein and veggies. Hearty wild rice is combined with mushrooms, carrots, celery, and kale, then is brought together with a creamy soup base. This easy mushroom soup is the best way to warm up on a cold day! Get the recipe.

Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Casserole

Let this leftover turkey wild rice casserole come to the rescue! Combine Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers with wild rice and other ingredients to make this leftover turkey casserole recipe. It is so easy to combine leftover turkey or a turkey breast to make this instant pot wild rice recipe that everyone will love. Get the recipe.

Easy Egg Fried Rice

This quick and easy Chinese egg fried rice features fluffy scrambled eggs that perfectly coat each grain of rice for the tastiest fried rice you’ve ever had! My recipe will give you authentic flavors easily at home in under 15 minutes! Get the recipe.

Cheesy Baked Corn and Poblano Rice

This recipe for Cheesy Baked Corn and Poblano Rice is an easy, flavorful side dish that feeds a crowd. Get the recipe.

Creamy Tomato Risotto

This Tomato Risotto is an incredibly simple recipe but is still packed with flavor in each bite to give you a dinner meal that's sure to become a family favorite! It features perfectly cooked risotto with a beautiful, creamy texture and the fresh summer flavors of cherry tomatoes. What's best is that it can be made in just 30 minutes from scratch! Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Sweet Pongal

Sweet Pongal, also called Sakkarai or Chakkara Pongal, is a popular traditional sweet dish from South India. Made with rice, moong dal, milk and jaggery, it is a delicious sweet pudding made during festivals. Get the recipe.

Easy Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice

Skip takeout and whip up restaurant-worthy shrimp & chicken fried rice in minutes. Easy recipe, flexible ingredients, no fancy tools needed. Get the recipe.

Dirty Rice with Sausage

Cajun Dirty Rice blends flavorful sausage, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly cooked rice for a comforting Southern classic. Get the recipe.

Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

These little bites packed with umami consist of sushi rice topped with tofu coated in a delicious teriyaki sauce. It’s then wrapped in nori and topped with crispy shallots! It’s easy to prepare and makes a delicious appetizer (or entrée)! Get the recipe.