Rice packed with fresh vegetables makes for the best side dish or entree, depending on your cuisine. Whether you want white, brown, jasmine, or basmati rice, these bowls of rice are made fulfilling, nutritious, and super healthy when mixed with the right vegetables.
To make ultra-healthy vegetarian rice, carefully select your choice of rice as well as veggies; make sure to add more greens and color to get that added health benefit. You can use fresh veggies, or you can even use frozen ones. Try some of these 17 delicious and nutritious vegetarian rice recipes for a quick, easy, and pocket-friendly meal that will leave you satisfied.
This recipe is the epitome of healthy and nutritious while being aesthetically pleasing as well. Loaded with a variety of veggies, eggs, and brown Rice, you can make it easily in 35 minutes tops. The secret lies in cooking the 3 components separately and then combining them.The best part about making this extra vegetable fried rice is that you can easily incorporate your own selection of veggies, like asparagus, snow peas, broccoli, cabbage, and bell peppers.
Looking for vegan and gluten-free options for your date night? Try this ultra-nutritious veggie rice bowl that comes together in only 15 minutes. Rich with Asian flavors, this rice bowl has got it all. Stir-fried veggies like broccoli and pepper with chunks of tofu and peas are added. The rice bowl is topped with a lip-smacking sauce made with chili, garlic, ginger, tamari, sweet chili sauce, and vinegar. The flavor combination is stunning and delicious.
This smoky vegetarian Spanish rice is to die for. With its brilliant, bold, and fiery flavors infused with delicious vegetables, it's vegan, healthy, and a low-calorie option for those on a diet. This vegetarian rice recipe prepares your meal in 3 simple steps. Cook rice with turmeric and bring to a boil. Next, cook your onions, capsicum, and beans with a kick of paprika and garlic. Then rice, olives, and peas are added until cooked. Garnish with parsley and lemon juice and serve with lemon wedges to enjoy.
Who doesn't love one-pot meals? They are hassle-free and don't make much of a mess. This vegetarian dirty rice recipe is super fun to make and is big on flavors. This recipe comes together in merely 30 minutes and uses Cajun seasoning, fresh veggies, red kidney beans, and rice. Cook your Cajun cuisine vegetables, add in your spice blend, and then Rice, beans, and broth. Et voila! Enjoy your family dinner.
We love how easily and quickly this one-pot veggie rice bowl comes together. This recipe is made with egg white rice, garlic, and frozen veggies tossed in soy sauce and water mixed and cooked. It is then topped with a dressing of sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and green onions. This budget-friendly nutritious meal is something you'll cook more than once because it's that delicious.
This healthy vegan rice bowl has a whopping 27 grams worth of protein and is 100 percent delicious. Serve it as an entrée and watch it disappear within minutes. Pair it up with some salad and enjoy a well-rounded vegan meal. This recipe features crispy baked tofu that is smothered in a tasty 5 ingredient sauce. With brown rice, chopped green onions, carrots, and peas, this rice bowl is bursting with Asian flavors and is simply mouthwatering.
Searching for a middle Eastern recipe with those aromatic and fragrant spice blends? Look no further. This delicious Middle Eastern Roasted vegetable rice has got it all. Big flavors and soft and fluffy basmati rice cooked with delicious roasted veggies make for a perfect companion to your meal. It has sliced eggplants, crunchy carrots, and chickpeas that nourish and satisfies your craving.
You'll notice the bottom layer of the rice becomes crispy as it cooks. You can break up this crunchy layer or enjoy it individually as per your taste.
What could make your day stress free than a hands-off recipe that manages to come together beautifully in one skillet? This veggie-packed Spanish rice is a perfect side to many Mexican dishes. It is loaded with delicious vegetables like onions, carrots, pepper, and corn, which are diced to give you nice crunchy bites full of flavors and aesthetics as well. To achieve perfection with this recipe, don't forget to brown your rice before adding your cooking liquid.
This recipe is the ultimate comfort food. With vibrant colors, delicious flavors, and easy-to-follow instructions, this curry vegetable basmati rice is your perfect to-go recipe to complement your main meat-based dishes. This recipe has aromatic flavoring of the curry spice blend, which is added together with Rice to sauteed onions, red pepper, cauliflower, and green beans.
Simple recipes don't mean you can't have any fun flavors. With big garlicky flavors, vegetable broth, earthy mushrooms, and butter that the rice absorbs, it gives you one hell of a meal that will you leave you wanting more. It only takes 25 minutes to prepare this meal. All you need to do is flavor the mushrooms with butter and seasoning and cook the rice and vegetable broth with it until it is nice and fluffy.
This recipe is light on the pockets and can create a delicious vegetarian nutrient-packed dish with easy-to-find and humble ingredients. You get red beans for protein and veggies for a refreshing balance, and spices that add depth to the flavor profile. For those looking for gluten-free, vegan options, it's the perfect dinner night menu. Plus, it only needs 35 minutes to make it and can easily feed you and your family.
This delightful bowl of broccoli and chickpea rice greets your mouth with warm, nutty flavors. It's healthy, hearty, and, when served warms, fills you up with a cozy feeling and satisfaction. To make this tasty recipe, you'll need broccoli florets, brown rice, garbanzo beans, green onions, almonds, and cilantro for garnishing. After steaming the veggies and rice, it is drizzled with a dressing made with mustard, lemon and pineapple juice, olive oil, tamari, and some seasoning. Serve it warm!
Serve this lemon pepper rice as a side dish to compliment your meal at your dinner party, as it is definitely a crowd-pleaser. This Greek rice features garbanzo beans, parsley, sautéed garlic, and broth. Lemon zest is added to make the flavors more bright and more intense. You can serve it up with some grilled chicken, kebabs, herb-marinated rack of lambs, or even Mediterranean red snapper packets.
The Greek rice, also known as spanakorizo, is an easy-peasy recipe that you can whip up in only 30 minutes. It has baby spinach and bold flavors of lemon, fresh dill, sautéed onions, and garlic, all tossed in healthy and nutty basmati rice. Rice is cooked together with dill, salt, and pepper seasoning, stirred with spinach mix. Vegetable broth is added to cook and soften the rice. Serve it warm and share it with a loved one to enjoy the flavors to the max!
This recipe is best for weight-conscious people who want to cut down on carbs as this recipe uses vegetarian faux fried rice. To give it a bit of spice, the rice is mixed with Chile garlic sauce, but it's a choice. It's a dish bursting with flavors of peanut oil, vegetables, eggs, and unsalted peanuts. You can garnish and serve your dish with greens for an added health boost.
If you're a fan of vegetables, this recipe will definitely fulfill your cravings. Not only is this a very simple and easy dish to make, but also it's a very healthy one. Make sure to use refrigerated brown basmati rice before stir-frying it. Chop your vegetables, crisp them up, beat the eggs, mix in all the spices, and then stir fry them with your brown rice. Serve them hot in a bowl and enjoy.
There's nothing more fulfilling than a bowl of rice with delicious vegetables showcasing vibrant colors. Farmer's market fried rice is very easy to make, and it uses up all the extra vegetables that might be sitting idle in your fridge. The best part about this dish is that you can use any kind of rice, even the leftovers, as they are already cooked. All you need to do is saute or fry them a little with the vegetables, and that is, your dish is ready.
