Not to mention versatile – there are a huge range of rice dishes out there, and many of them are suitable for vegetarians.
There’s Indian curry and rice, and biryani, healthy rice salads, Spanish dishes like paella, Chinese fried rice, Italian risotto dishes, South Louisiana, and many more besides.
Rice is super healthy. It’s an excellent source of carbohydrates and energy,
Brown rice has plenty of fiber to better aid digestion, and it has B vitamins, and mineral nutrients such as manganese, selenium, and magnesium.
I have been diligently scouring the internet for the best, tastiest, vegan rice recipes around.
And, after much deliberation, I was able to put together a shortlist of my top 15 favorites, and I can’t wait to share them with you.
I’m going to include the links for each recipe, so you can view them in full, and maybe have a go at one or two of them yourself.
The sauce for this rice dish is nothing short of amazing. It’s got the likes of peanut butter, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar or maple syrup.
It’s loaded with vegetables, such as peas, diced carrots, and flavorful chopped green onion. And it’s topped with crispy tofu to boot!
It does take over an hour to cook, but it’s absolutely worth it!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Now, this is one of the most highly recommended vegan jambalaya recipes on the internet. After well over 200 votes, it still gets a 5-star rating.
What’s more, you can make it in just one pot, and it’s ready to eat in as little as half an hour.
It’s got vegan sausage, chickpeas, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes for different textures, and a tweaked Cajun seasoning with extra oregano, basil, and paprika.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
OMG – I just love this dish. Mouth-watering aroma, beautiful golden color, smoky flavors, and a caramelized crust that’s to die for!
You can use bomba or arborio rice, and you throw in some diced onion, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and frozen peas, and season with such ingredients as crushed garlic, paprika, thyme, and saffron.
The recipe serves 5 people and is a mere 366 calories per serving.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
For those of you who don’t already know, Mexican rice is different from regular rice thanks to the inclusion of cumin, which gives it a unique color and flavor.
This particular Mexican fiesta rice recipe features such ingredients as diced onion, peppers, crushed garlic, tomato purée, and sweet smoked paprika.
It’s ready to eat in less than half an hour, and comes to just 164 calories per serving.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This vegan risotto dish is deliciously thick and creamy, thanks to ingredients such as dairy-free soy margarine, and has such flavorful ingredients as dry white wine, chopped garlic and onions, nutritional yeast, and more.
You can make the whole thing in just one pot, and you can make it your own, just by throwing in some additional veggies, such as spinach, broccoli, peas, asparagus, or tomatoes.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This delicious recipe is super simple to make. It’s inspired by the popular Indian takeout dish, but is much more simplified, but without sacrificing any of the flavor.
It includes vegetables, such as onion, carrot, potato, cauliflower, peas, green beans, chickpeas, and optional raisins (recommended!).
In addition, there are such flavorful ingredients as garam masala, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and minced ginger and garlic.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This Asian dish is wonderfully flavorful and very aromatic, not to mention quick and easy to make.
The ingredients are all easy to source, and include veggies such as onion, and bell pepper, paired with such ingredients as garlic and ginger, green chilies, sriracha, Thai basil, soy sauce, sesame oil, and vegetarian “oyster” sauce.
And to give the dish some crunch, you throw in some cashew nuts. Yum!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
If you haven’t tried coconut rice with your curries before, I’m afraid you’re missing out. It can really help to cool your mouth down when eating a hot curry.
This is a super simple coconut rice recipe that requires only 5 easy to source ingredients, namely chopped onion, sunflower oil, real butter, basmati rice, and coconut milk.
The recipe yields enough to serve 10 people, and is ready to eat in less than half an hour.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Why not whip up a rice-based dessert dish, like this one?
Unlike traditional rice pudding, this recipe uses regular rice (you can opt for healthy brown rice if you prefer), and has some wonderfully flavorful additions, including the likes of plant-based milk (your own choice), a sprinkling of cinnamon, and a generous helping of raisins for sweetness and texture.
What’s more, it’s ready to eat in just 30 minutes.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
When you’re living the healthy vegan lifestyle, you need to ensure that you’re getting enough protein, and that’s where recipes like this one come in.
It’s an authentic Middle Eastern dish, made up of just 6 easy to source ingredients, namely rice, lentils, salt, olive oil, onions (which get caramelized) and warming ground cumin.
The recipe is relatively low in calories, coming in at just 312 calories per portion, and is ready to eat in little over an hour.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Burritos make for a delicious and nutritious lunch. And this recipe will walk you through how to make a vegan burrito with chipotle black beans and lime and red onion rice.
It features lots of flavorful ingredients, such as garlic, chipotle paste, chopped tomatoes, lime juice, red onion, and more, And to give a contrast of texture, you can also throw in some chopped hazelnuts.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
I just love this super fruity, festival rice salad – so colorful and flavorful!
And it’s super simple too – you can use a packet of microwavable rice, and simply add some veg and fruit, such as green onions, red bell pepper, diced mango, dried apricots and cranberries (Check out this Mango & Raspberry Acai Bowl Recipe). And you can throw in some chopped nuts and fresh herbs!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This West African dish is a joy to make and even better to eat!
It’s packed with healthy brown rice, vegetables such as onion, bell peppers and tomatoes, and other flavorful additions such as garlic, ginger, curry powder, thyme, tomato paste, and more.
It’s super simple to make, and each serving comes in at a mere 209 calories.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Here’s another delicious recipe, and it’s super simple, too.
It features risotto rice, chopped tomatoes, onion, and garlic cloves, diced courgettes, green peas (fresh or frozen), and fresh herbs such as rosemary and basil.
The recipe yields 4 servings, coming in at 406 calories each.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
And now, we’ll go out with a bang! I just love this recipe – it’s one of the creamiest vegan rice pudding recipes around.
The trick to it is to use a combination of two different plant-based milks, namely almond and coconut milk, and aromatic jasmine rice.
Then it gets topped with a wonderful swirl of homemade cinnamon and berry sauce.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Wrap Up
Well, I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing through my shortlist of the best vegan rice recipes on the net, and that you feel sufficiently inspired to give one or two of them a try. Bon appétit!
Hi, my name is Kimberly Kidd and I love to cook and eat delicious, nutritious meals featuring natural, organic plants.
Since my sister introduced me to vegan cooking four years ago, I have discovered so many delicious alternatives to the traditional meaty meals I used to eat.
Today I enjoy trying and making my own vegan-friendly alternatives. If my sister can do it, then so can I (and you can, too). It is easier than you may think, promise!
