Rice recipes and substitutes

Recipes with Rice

40 min 4 servings Medium cost

Chicken and Rice Skillet

A one-pan dinner with tender chicken, fluffy rice, vegetables, and pantry spices.

one panfamily dinnergluten free

18 min 2 servings Low cost

Egg Fried Rice

Fast fried rice made with eggs, leftover rice, vegetables, and a simple soy-garlic sauce.

quickleftoversvegetarian

50 min 4 servings Medium cost

One-Pan Chicken, Tomato and Rice

A no-fuss chicken and rice dinner simmered with tomatoes, peppers, and smoky paprika.

one panchicken and riceweeknight

40 min 4 servings Medium cost

Ginger Chicken Rice Soup

A warming chicken and rice soup with ginger, lemon, carrots, and spinach.

chicken and ricesoupfreezer friendly

25 min 2 servings Low cost

Crispy Egg and Rice Cakes

Golden rice cakes with cheese, spring onion, and a jammy egg on top.

egg and ricebreakfastleftovers

35 min 3 servings Low cost

Tomato Baked Eggs with Rice

Baked eggs, spinach, and feta tucked into tomato rice for an easy all-in-one meal.

egg and riceone dishvegetarian

42 min 4 servings Medium cost

Easy Mushroom Risotto

Creamy, comforting risotto with mushrooms, Parmesan, and simple pantry ingredients.

vegetariancomfort foodone pot

40 min 4 servings Medium cost

Lemon Herb Chicken Rice Bowls

Bright, make-ahead chicken and rice bowls with cucumber, greens, and a quick yogurt dressing.

chicken and ricemeal prephigh protein

42 min 6 servings Low cost

Spinach, Feta and Rice Egg Bake

A low-effort baked breakfast that turns cooked rice, eggs, spinach, and feta into neat, filling squares.

egg and ricebreakfastmeal prep

35 min 4 servings Medium cost

Chicken Taco Rice Bowls

Colourful bowls of spiced chicken, rice, beans, corn, and a quick lime dressing.

chicken and ricequick dinnermeal prep

37 min 4 servings Medium cost

Turkey Mince Rice Skillet

A quick one-pan rice dinner with turkey, peas, tomatoes, and warming spices.

one panquick dinnermeal prep

40 min 4 servings Low cost

Lemony Pea Risotto

Comforting risotto with peas, lemon, and Parmesan for an easy meat-free dinner.

vegetarianone potcomfort food

40 min 4 servings Low cost

Vegetable Coconut Curry

A flexible coconut curry for the vegetables in your fridge and a tin of chickpeas.

veganone potvegetarian

40 min 4 servings Low cost

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake

A comforting bake for leftover rice, broccoli, cheese, and a simple white sauce.

vegetarianleftoversfamily dinner

Common uses

• Serve as a base for curries, stews, and grilled proteins.
• Use chilled cooked rice for fried rice and quick skillet meals.
• Cook extra rice for bowls, lunchboxes, and soups later in the week.

Storage and shelf life

Uncooked rice keeps for months in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard. Cool cooked rice promptly, refrigerate within 2 hours, and use within 3 to 4 days.

Substitutions and ratios

• Replace long-grain rice with basmati or jasmine rice 1:1, adjusting water if the packet directs.
• Use couscous 1:1 by volume for a faster side dish.
• Use quinoa 1:1 by volume; simmer until tender rather than following rice timing.

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