These quick and easy yet extremely delicious Rice Recipes are here to make cooking effortless and more fun. Rice is such a versatile ingredient, perfect for creating everything from hearty main dishes to simple, tasty sides. These recipes made with rice are designed to save you time without skimping on flavor. They are great for busy days or when you just want something easy to whip up. With just a few basic ingredients and a little effort, you’ll have a variety of delicious options to bring to your table.
Rice Stuffed Chicken
This delicious Rice Stuffed Chicken is a great dish for festive dinners and small gatherings or as an alternative to traditional Roast turkey. It is a special way to roast a chicken, and definitely feels like a treat! Making this scrumptious stuffed roast chicken is surprisingly easy and straightforward.
To learn more: Rice Stuffed Chicken
Rice Stuffed Onions
Rice Stuffed Onions, or Sogan Dolmasi is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that brings out the best in simple ingredients. This delicious dish combines tender onion shells stuffed with a rich filling made with ground beef, rice, tomato paste, fresh herbs, and warming spices.
To learn more: Rice Stuffed Onions - Sogan Dolmasi
Zereshk Polo Morgh
Zereshk Polo Morgh is a well-known traditional Persian dish consisting of barberry rice and succulent chicken. This delightful dish is a harmonious blend of colors, aromas, and textures, which beautifully represents the lively nature of Persian cuisine.
To learn more: Zereshk Polo Morgh (Persian Barberry Rice with Chicken)
Italian Risotto Balls - Arancini
Arancini (or Arancine - Arancino) are delicious Italian Rice Balls that are stuffed with mozzarella, covered with breadcrumbs, and then fried until golden and crispy. They are inexpensive, extremely easy to make, and also a great way to use leftover risotto dishes.
To learn more: Italian Rice Balls (Arancini)
Maqluba - Upside Down Rice Dish
Maqluba (also known as Makloubeh or Maklouba) is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with layers of rice, vegetables, and meat.
The main characteristic of this upside-down lamb and rice dish is the way it is arranged, cooked, and presented.
To learn more: Maqluba (Makloubeh) - Upside-Down Rice Dish
Spicy Egg Fried Rice
This Spicy Egg Fried Rice is a popular side dish that compliments most Chinese dishes, especially our super tasty Spicy Chicken Wingsand Salt and Pepper Chicken.
It is the perfect recipe if you are looking for a quick weekday meal especially if you have some leftover jasmine or basmati rice in your fridge.
To learn more: Spicy Egg Fried Rice
Lebanese Lentils and Rice
Mujadara (or Mujaddara) is a simple yet delicious Lebanese Recipe made with Lentils and Rice and flavored with caramelized crispy onions.
It is extremely easy to make with only a few simple ingredients which you probably already have in your pantry.
To learn more: Mujadara - Lebanese Lentils and Rice Recipe
Sutlac - Turkish Rice Pudding
Sutlac (the Turkish version of classic Rice Pudding) is a thick and creamy milk-based dessert that has a very special place in Turkish cuisine.
Same as Keskul - Turkish Almond Pudding, this traditional rice dessert is delicious yet extremely easy to make with a few ingredients.
To learn more: Sutlac - Turkish Rice Pudding
Indian Mushroom Rice
This is the perfect Mushroom Rice (Mushroom Pilau) Recipe if you are after a fluffy, vibrant, and aromatic rice dish to serve with your curry.
Fragrant and delicious, this Indian mushroom rice is ready in just 25 minutes. And believe me, it's better than your favorite takeaway restaurants!
To learn more: Mushroom Rice (Mushroom Pilau)
Stuffed Peppers
These delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi) are filled with aromatic stuffing made of rice, onions, pine nuts, currants, and various herbs/spices. You can serve them as a side dish as well as the main meal or an appetizer. The leftovers are great for a boxed lunch the next day or a picnic.
To learn more: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi)
Lebanese Rice Pilaf
Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli is an absolute delight from the heart of the Middle East. It is packed with flavor and made with just a handful of pantry staples.
Simple, and incredibly easy to prepare, ready in just 25 minutes, and turns out fluffy every single time.
To learn more: Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli
Chicken Kabsa
Arabian Chicken Kabsa, also known as Machboos, is a deliciously authentic dish that's popular across the Gulf countries and enjoyed throughout the Middle East.
This fragrant chicken and rice dish comes in various versions and traditionally includes rice (often basmati), onions, tomatoes, and a blend of 'kabsa' spices.
To learn more: Arabian Chicken Kabsa - Machboos
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