72 Tasty Brown Rice Recipes That Outshine White Rice

This bold-flavored brown rice burrito bowl with spicy black beans and onions is gut-friendly and delicious at the same time!

In this healthier meatloaf, the added vegetables give great texture and crunch, and the Greek yogurt and brown rice do wonders in holding everything together.

Serve this delicious brown rice and quinoa with apricots and pistachios as a side dish to a Mediterranean meal, pour over salad greens, or add tofu or chicken.

Roast Brussels sprouts and wild brown rice is a side dish to serve not only during the holidays but whenever Brussels sprouts are in season.

Hearty brown rice is cooked with probiotic-rich kimchi, garlic, ginger and soy sauce, then topped off with a crispy fried egg!

Cilantro egg fried brown rice—a mixture of cooked brown rice, egg omelet slices and fresh cilantro, stir-fried to form a quick and easy side dish.

This brown rice with black beans and corn is very versatile, and can be served as burritos, buddha bowls or even salads!

Southwestern lentil and brown rice bake is cheesy, delicious meatless comfort food even a carnivore will love and is super easy to prepare!

The delicious, sweet teriyaki sauce and the (kind of) hidden veggies in this Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl make this one of those healthy ground turkey recipes that your whole family will love!

A simple-to-make paella using brown rice, chicken, shrimp, turmeric, smoked paprika and fresh lime juice. Perfect for a special occasion or weekly meal prep!

This tender beef is served in a rich Korean-inspired sweet and savory sauce. Cook brown rice at the same time—all in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot!

How to make the most delicious homemade chicken fried rice. Quick and easy stir-fry dinner recipe that’s so much better than takeout!

You’ll love this protein-packed bowl filled with chorizo made from soy, brown rice, black beans, sweet potatoes, lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.

Bursting with wonderful flavors, this salad makes a tasty main course or side dish.

This brown rice and lentil soup is loaded with flavors and packed with protein and fiber. It’s also naturally vegan, super delicious and feels like proper comfort food!

Dry red beans and brown rice are cooked together with flavorful seasonings in the Instant Pot in this easy vegetarian staple!

Based on the famous Cowboy Caviar, this brown rice salad is filled with bright, zesty flavors, plenty of juicy veggies, nutty brown rice and drizzled with a fabulous Southwestern lime dressing!

This brown rice veggie bowl is filled with hearty and nutritious ingredients! Albeit considered “healthy,” this meal satisfies the taste buds and is filling! Steamed brown rice mixed with your favorite veggies flavored with spices and topped with crunchy nuts!

This salmon brown rice bibimbap will be your favorite type of dinner. A bowl with a little bit of everything—textures, colors, flavors, nutrients—and all mixed up to tease the tongue with every spoonful.

A curried brown rice salad with flavorful orange-curry dressing and crunchy pistachios.

Grilled Greek chicken souvlaki quinoa brown rice bowls—a Mediterranean-inspired weeknight chicken dish full of bright flavors served with grilled vegetables, olives and feta on a bed of quinoa and brown rice.

This Brown Rice Jollof is a healthier alternative to this favorite African dish.

Brown rice cakes are so dang delicious and easy to make, you’ll keep this simple recipe in heavy rotation for your mealtime planning.

This vegan fried rice recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner! Easy, healthy and so satisfying. It’s full of plant-based protein thanks to oven-baked tofu, tons of veggies and even whole-grain brown rice.

This vegan brown rice salad is a super quick, easy, delicious way to enjoy more vegetables. You can use it for meal prep, or to add to the dinner table alongside other dishes.

Easy, 10-ingredient sushi with sticky brown rice and vegetables. Hearty, healthy and delicious.

Don’t be fooled by the simple ingredients in this Mujadarra. This classic dish is absolutely delicious!

A really simple lentil and brown rice soup recipe that is very easy to whip up, and makes a deliciously hearty meal for a chilly night.

This Italian sausage and brown rice stuffed acorn squash is a deliciously healthy easy weeknight meal idea made with sausage, whole grain rice and seasonal vegetables!

A healthier twist on a Cajun classic, the addition of shrimp turns this “dirty brown rice” into a fabulous main dish.

This brown rice and sweet potato salad is a super yummy side dish that is simple enough for a weeknight meal and special enough for your holiday table.

This brown rice stir-fry with vegetables is life-changing and so simple. Add your favorite veggies or what’s in season.

This simple brown rice salad is an absolute standby for any August barbecue, picnic or informal gathering.

Brown rice pilaf with orzo is the side dish that goes with everything! Serve this easy whole-grain side with everything from roast chicken to curry.

Brown rice sautéed with fresh pressed garlic and onion in oil to lock in the flavors. Simply an irresistible side dish to complete (and complement) all your meals!

This cilantro lime brown rice is a perfect side dish for a wide variety of Mexican-inspired meals. Plus, it’s simple to prepare!

Flavor-packed and make-ahead easy for those busy weeknights; Spanish Brown Rice (AKA Mexican Brown Rice) for a good mouth party!

No more sticky, mushy, wet brown rice. Perfectly fluffy brown rice is easy to make, once you stop cooking it like rice. The secret? Cook brown rice like pasta and you’ll get foolproof fluffy brown rice every time!

If you don’t believe that brown rice recipes can be the best part of the meal, I dare you to try this toasted brown rice with mushrooms and thyme!

A vegetable-filled casserole with the wholesome goodness of brown rice, broccoli and corn—perfect as a main dish or a side. Easy to prepare in very little time, but with impressive results!

Healthy Mexican rice that tastes amazing! This recipe is made with brown rice, which is perfectly fluffy after baking in the oven.

Serve up an easy side dish tonight with this simple brown rice pilaf. Based on whole grain and packed with flavor, it’s a great supporting actor.

This vegan, gluten-free chickpea brown rice spinach artichoke casserole incorporates the beloved spinach-artichoke combination into a grounding, nourishing vegan casserole that sticks to your ribs and is guaranteed to warm you right up.

Egg-fried brown rice is an easy main or side dish. Leftover brown rice is stir-fried with vegetables and eggs to create healthy, filling street food.

You can enjoy these brown rice sushi balls right after you make them or chill them for later. They’re conveniently portable if you take care to keep the container upright.

This brown rice salad recipe is easy to prepare in less than 15 minutes and full of goodness.

Healthy bell peppers, carrot, celery and onion alongside Italian parsley infuse this easy brown rice pilaf with a divine savory and herbaceous aroma.

These blackened chicken brown rice bowls are packed with spicy seared chicken, sweet potatoes, black beans, and hearty brown rice.

Combine brown rice and lentils and you have a perfect source of vegetarian protein.

This clean-eating mushroom brown rice bowl is a delicious and filling meal.

Indo-Chinese vegetable fried brown rice makes a deliciously hearty meal.

Sausage zucchini and brown rice is an easy, flavorful one-pan meal you’ll want on repeat! It includes whole grain, veggies and lean protein so you just can’t go wrong here. The perfect busy-day recipe!

This Spanish brown rice and beans is made with healthy brown rice and it also has the perfect combo of vegetables and spices that will elevate any Mexican-style meal.

This creamy brown rice pudding is a healthy twist on the traditional rice pudding you’ve probably come to know and love.

Nutty brown rice, sweet crunchy vegetables and flavor-packed herbs. This brown rice salad is not your average salad. It is nutritious and delicious.

Brown rice with spinach and parmesan cheese is an easy, healthy, one-pot side dish with just a few simple ingredients!

Cheesy zucchini brown rice is a comforting side dish the whole family will love! Whole grain, gluten-free, vegetarian and loaded with zucchini and cheese!

This ground turkey fried brown rice is a healthier twist on a takeout classic!

These crunchy brown rice bowls are simple, easy to make and packed with flavor and texture. Loaded with sweet honey-glazed salmon, golden brown rice and a creamy herbed tahini dressing.

This vegetable dirty rice relies on lentils and kidney beans for protein and texture while leaning on onion, bell pepper, celery and spices to bring out savory, umami-filled flavors. Long-grain brown rice ties all the ingredients together!

Delicious, savory coconut curried brown rice made with warming spices, crispy tofu, tons of veggies and creamy coconut rice.

A fresh and healthy edamame salad with brown rice and microgreens.

Garlic kale and brown rice salad with a zippy lemon herb dressing! This side dish recipe is so simple and it complements almost any main dish.

The basil brown rice with lemon and peas dish is an easy side full of spring flavor and great for weeknight meals.

This easy-to-prepare and delicious Jamaican Rice and Peas uses long-grain brown rice and it is cooked in seasoned coconut milk for a true taste of the island.

This Instant Pot brown rice chana pulao is an easy one-pot pulao made with chickpeas, brown rice and spices. The perfect meal for busy days, also vegan and gluten-free.

This chicken teriyaki bowl is a wonderfully balanced weeknight meal that’s filling, nourishing and so tasty!

This Instant Pot fiesta brown rice is a healthy, vegan side to serve with beans or any Mexican meal.

This oven-baked brown rice risotto is a creamy, delicious dish that doesn’t require the constant stirring needed for traditional risotto. With asparagus, thyme and lemon, it’s a comforting vegetarian meal for the early spring!

A light, fresh taste with just a hint of sweetness, this protein-packed kidney bean brown rice salad is vegetarian-friendly and is a quick and easy side or main.

One-pan chicken and brown rice with vegetables—simple and effortless meal, made on the stovetop in just one pan and loaded with flavor.

This Southwest lentil and brown rice casserole is a cozy, hearty, vegetarian dinner that’s perfect for a cold night! Easy to make and great for meal prep.