21 RICE DISH RECIPES FOR EASY MEALS AND SIDES

Kick off your morning with this flavor-packed porridge made with lime zest, minced ginger, shredded coconut and cooked brown rice. KitchenAid^® blenders streamline the process to quickly cream ingredients together.

This savory dish features breakfast staples like crispy bacon and seared kielbasa sausage combined with sautéd bell peppers, onion and celery. A foundation of hearty, white rice will help keep you full while spices like dried thyme, paprika and cayenne pepper bring the flavor for a mouthwatering morning.

Treat yourself to a tasty and nutritious blend with this lentil carrot and avocado salad. Toss fibrous and filling lentils and brown rice with fresh veggies like radishes, carrots and arugula. Then, top with flax seeds, sunflower seeds and an olive oil and lemon juice drizzle for a satisfying mid-day meal.

Try this twist on sushi that combines the crisp of bell peppers, cucumber and carrots with soft, tangy pineapple for a refreshing blend of flavors and textures. Balance each bite when you use the KitchenAid^® Flat Beater with your KitchenAid^® stand mixer to evenly blend ingredients.

Enjoy this dish featuring eggplant and tofu coated in a zesty sauce combining Sichuan pepper, hot bean paste and a spicy bean sauce. Rest the tofu blend on a bed of brown or white rice for a filling and flavorful lunch.

Invigorate your taste buds with a burst of fresh ingredients. Top a bowl of mixed, black or brown rice with grilled tempeh and pineapple, julienned carrots, cucumbers, edamame and red onions. Make quick work of ingredient prep when you use the KitchenAid^® Food Processor Attachment to slice, julienne and dice vegetables.

Keep lunch classic with a spicy tuna roll. Use the KitchenAid^® Flat Beater with your KitchenAid^® stand mixer to combine premium grade Japanese rice with rice vinegar powder to lay the foundation for your sushi roll, then top with sliced tuna and avocado, roll it up and top it off with a spicy mayonnaise drizzle.

Warm up on a chilly day with this lemongrass and fresh ginger infused curry. Effortlessly blend rich ingredients into a smooth, creamy dish using a KitchenAid^® cordless hand blender, pour the curry over rice and garnish with pieces of golden brown shrimp.

Enjoy this combination of brown rice and roasted vegetables topped with a marinade of soy sauce, kecap manis, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. 

Complement any entrée with a black rice and coconut milk mixture wrapped in delicate sheets of sweet potato. Use the KitchenAid^® Vegetable Sheet Cutter Attachment to quickly create thin, even sheets of sweet potato for the right texture, and use the mixer to create the delicious miso sauce.

Toss pomegranate, toasted almonds, carrots, shallots, baby arugula and wild rice for this refreshing and nutritious side. Use a KitchenAid^® blender to prepare a sweet and citrusy drizzle for an appetizing blend of flavors. 

This Asian-inspired dish combines brown rice with baby bok choy, broccoli, tamari, ginger and more for a balanced combination of flavors and textures. For an extra kick, you can top your stir fry with chile flakes, scallions or sriracha.

Give your guests something to talk about when you prepare this popular Mediterranean and Middle Eastern side stuffed with ground beef, basmati rice and a host of herbs and flavors.

Put a Spanish twist on your favorite entrée with these golden brown pastries. Whip up the empanada mixture of beans, rice, and seasonings using a KitchenAid^® stand mixer, then stuff the pastry dough and fry to golden perfection. 

Try your hand at this Korean rice dish packed with succulent veggies like shiitake, kale, beansprouts, carrots and more. Then, add vegetable topping and slow cooked beef to rice and serve with a side of savory gochujang.

Bring the fragrant spices of garam masala to your table with this chicken and basmati rice dish. Streamline sauce preparation with a KitchenAid^® hand blender to create smooth results in no time, and round out the dish by whipping up a batch of homemade naan using a KitchenAid^® stand mixer.

Put a twist on taco night with this sweet and savory entrée. Use the KitchenAid^® Spiralizer Attachment to prepare thin slices of carrot and broccoli stem to top tender, pan-seared steak slices. Prepare each dish with a side of brown rice, or add it to tacos, to round out the meal.

Enjoy a medley of flavors when you prepare seared, golden brown chicken thighs alongside basmati rice drizzled with a pistachio pesto.

This creamy, cold cinnamon beverage is an ideal sweet treat for warm summer days. Use a KitchenAid^® Blade Coffee Grinder to pulverize rice and cinnamon before marinating it overnight in cold water. Before serving, dust ground cinnamon over beverages for an aesthetic finishing touch.

Cater to your craving for sweets with this combination of arborio rice, heavy cream, vanilla bean and sweet additives and seasonings. Allow rice to completely cool then brûlée the pudding to elevate this classic dish.

Wake up your taste buds with this soft, chilled and chewy Japanese dessert. Use a KitchenAid® stand mixer with the Ice Cream Maker attachment^* to create homemade ice cream balls, then prepare a glutinous rice dough to wrap around each ice cream ball to create a sticky rice cake filled with a burst of refreshing flavors.

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