Healthy Rice Recipes

This easy stir-fry is a great healthy dinner for one. Make it your own by choosing between beef and chicken. Vegetarian? Skip the meat altogether, or sub in tofu.

Not a fan of raw fish? No problem--this poke (pronounced poke-ay) recipe substitutes cooked peeled shrimp instead. This fast, veggie-loaded dish includes seasoned brown rice for a hearty boost of fiber.

Poke (pronounced poke-ay), a Hawaiian word meaning "to chop" or "to cut," refers to a traditional Hawaiian salad of diced raw fish in a simple, soy-based sauce with punchy seasonings like toasted sesame and chopped scallion greens. Serve with seasoned brown rice for a healthy, satisfying meal packed with veggies, protein and fiber.

Corn and tomatoes make this risotto taste like summer itself, but you can stir in almost any vegetables that your family likes. Make this simple entree vegetarian by swapping in vegetable broth or "no-chicken" broth for the chicken broth.

A turkey, vegetable and rice filling with a bread crumb topping make these peppers a satisfying, low-calorie meal.

Brown rice add fiber to this diabetic-friendly pork and beans side-dish recipe. Skip the salt when cooking the rice to keep the sodium low.

Brown rice and beans are the base of this tostada and a Tex-Mex salad is the topper. Serve as an appetizer, side dish or light meal.

This seasoned salmon is baked and served on a quick-to-fix brown rice pilaf flavored with mango. It's a fast dinner--ready in minutes.

Spinach, cucumber and red pepper are served with chicken sausage and rice, dressed with a flavorful garlic-herb vinaigrette, and topped with feta cheese in this easy main dish salad.

This classic Indian-inspired dish typically takes several hours to make, but we simplified it by skipping the traditional yogurt marinade and letting the pressure cooker infuse the tikka masala flavor into lean chicken breasts. Cayenne adds heat, while a splash of cream keeps the spice in check (add less cayenne if you want it less spicy). Serve over rice and with a piece of naan to soak up the sauce.

Sure to be a crowd-pleaser, this Asian-inspired dinner is full of flavor and a healthier option than take-out.

Pork and vegetables are stir-fried, cooked in a Thai coconut sauce, and served over rice in this flavorful meal.

This whole grain recipe version of Spanish rice is served in a sweet pepper but could be served in a bowl as a side dish. It goes well with chicken or pork.

This island-inspired dinner features coconut-crusted shrimp alongside a fresh mango and herb-infused rice pilaf. Using packaged cooked brown rice is the secret to keeping the prep time short for this easy rice pilaf recipe.

Hungry right now? This deliciously creamy soup--chock full of salmon, wild rice and vegetables--can be on the table in just 15 minutes.

Chicken drumsticks are marinated in yogurt with curry spices, then baked and served with a creamy coconut sauce with eggplant and brown rice for a taste of India from your kitchen.

This family-pleasing casserole features lean turkey tenderloin pieces, brown rice, zucchini, and mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy crumbs and cheese.

Garlic, cilantro, oregano, and adobo seasoning add a zesty kick to this vegetarian stew. It's served over brown rice, which adds even more fiber to this healthy main dish.

Coconut milk adds an unexpectedly rich note to this risotto, complemented by a dash of ground coriander and cardamom for a riff on traditional risotto flavors.

Mix chopped dried cranberries together with your meatball mixture to add a hit of sweetness in every bite. These meatballs start in the skillet but finish in the slow-cooker, making them an easy make-ahead meal.