Best Vegetable Brown Rice Recipes

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, 1 cup onion, soy sauce, butter and thyme. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, garlic and remaining onion in oil until crisp-tender; spoon over rice mixture. , Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cashews and cheese if desired. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and basil. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions and raisins until vegetables are lightly browned and carrots are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add peas and salt; heat through. Stir in pecans and rice.

CHICKEN, VEGETABLE AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a 9x13" or larger casserole dish stir together rice, soup, water, 2 tablespoons of dill weed, 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt and pepper to taste, celery, onion, and carrots.
• make sure rice is covered by liquid.
• Skin chicken pieces and place meat side up on top of rice and vegetable mixture, leaving about 1" between pieces.
• Cover casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, remove casserole from oven and check chicken for doneness by piercing thickest pieces and looking for clear juices.
• If juices are pink or unclear put casserole back in oven and bake until juices run clear.
• Meanwhile in a medium saucepan melt butter or margarine over low heat.
• Remove pan from heat and add in the crushed crackers, remaining 2 tablespoons of dill, and remaining 2 teaspoons of paprika.
• Stir well until butter is absorbed and mixture is moist.
• Remove casserole from oven and discard aluminum foil.
• Spoon cracker mixture over chicken pieces only and spread.
• Place casserole back in oven and bake 10-15 minutes more or until cracker mixture is firm but not dry.
• Remove casserole from oven and let stand 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed into the rice.

BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLE RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add asparagus, reduce heat to low, and simmer until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water; let chill for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, cover saucepan and keep broth mixture at a near-simmer on low heat.
• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring gently, until toasted and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Pour 1 cup of the hot broth mixture into the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is almost absorbed. Adjust heat if necessary to maintain a simmer. Repeat, using 1/2 cup liquid at a time, until rice is just beginning to become tender, about 25 minutes.
• Stir in diced carrots. Continue adding broth and stirring rice mixture until carrots are just tender, about 20 minutes more. Mix in zucchini; if broth mixture gets low, add hot water as needed. Cook and stir, adding broth, until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Mix in drained asparagus and peas and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes, Add Parmesan and butter, stirring until butter melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour in an additional 1/2 cup hot broth to the finished risotto for a softer consistency, if desired.

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE AND BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a 2-quart saucepan three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil. Add rice and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 25 minutes. Drain rice in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. Drain rice well.
• While rice is cooking, cut zucchini, celery, carrot, and bell pepper into 1/4-inch dice. Remove tough stems from arugula and chop leaves. Chop scallions.
• Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch zucchini, celery, carrot, and bell pepper 1 minute. Drain vegetables in a sieve and transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain vegetables well.
• In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, broth, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper. Add rice, blanched vegetables, arugula, and scallions, tossing to combine well, and season with salt and pepper. Serve salad at room temperature.

BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLE SAUTE

Steps:

• Prepare rice as directed on box using broth of your choice.
• Meanwhile over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and add onion. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add broccoli and cover for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add mushrooms and remaining ingredients to pan and saute until mushrooms release their juices, approximately 5 minutes.
• Serve over brown rice.

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a medium size saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
• Add the rice and basil stirring well.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
• In a large non-stick skillet, stir-fry the carrots, onion, and green onions in hot oil for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned.
• Add peas and salt; cook for 1 minute or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in pecans, raisins and rice; heat through.
• Please note: If serving as a main dish the serving size yield will be less.

WILD RICE AND BROWN RICE CAKES WITH ROASTED VEGETABLE RAGù

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups broth to boil in large saucepan. Remove from heat; cover.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 12 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add brown rice and wild rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine; cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 cups warm broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add 2 cups warm broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring often. Add 2 cups warm broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Uncover; simmer until rice is tender and broth is absorbed, stirring often and adding broth by 1/4 cupfuls if rice is not tender, about 10 minutes longer. Stir in mozzarella; season with pepper. Cool to room temperature.
• Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan in pie dish. Line baking sheet with plastic wrap. Using moistened hands, divide rice mixture into 6 equal portions; press each portion into 31/2-inch-diameter patty. Carefully turn each in breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides. Place on prepared baking sheet. Cover; chill at least 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 rice cakes to skillet; cook until heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and rice cakes.
• Transfer rice cakes to plates. Spoon Roasted Vegetable Ragù alongside.

CHUNKY VEGETABLE & BROWN RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and add the onion, garlic, celery, carrots, parsnips and thyme. Cover with a lid and cook gently for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and beginning to colour. Add the rice and pour in 1.2 litres cold water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
• Season the soup with plenty of ground black pepper and salt to taste, then stir in the leeks. Return to a gentle simmer and cook for a further 5 mins or until the leeks have softened. Adjust the seasoning to taste and blitz half the soup with a stick blender, leaving the other half chunky, if you like. Top with the parsley and serve in deep bowls.

VEGETABLE AND BEEF STIR-FRY WITH BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, slice steak 1/4-inch thick, then cut slices crosswise in half. Whisk 1 T. peanut oil, the sherry, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and half the ginger and garlic in small bowl. Add steak and toss to combine.
• Heat 1 T. peanut oil in large heavy skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add remaining ginger, garlic, and the scallions. Reduce heat to medium-high; stir-fry 1 minute. Transfer with slotted spoon to medium bowl. Add peas, squash and bell pepper to skillet; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add to scallions.
• Add 1 T. oil to skillet and heat over high heat. Add pepper flakes to steak and stir to separate pieces;. Add steak to skillet; stir-fry until tender, about 3 minutes. Return vegetables to skillet; stir-fry until hot, about 1 minute.
• Serve beef stir-fry with brown rice.

ROASTED-VEGETABLE AND BROWN-RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potato, eggplant, and broccoli with 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper and spread in a single layer. Roast, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden in places, about 30 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil. Add rice, scallion whites and light greens, and garlic; season. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is warmed through and has a nutty aroma, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Whisk together tahini, lime zest and juice, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and 3 to 4 tablespoons water to reach desired consistency; season. Serve roasted vegetables over rice mixture, drizzle with tahini dressing, and top with pomegranate arils, reserved scallion tops, and sesame seeds.

BROWN RICE & VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot combine water, broth, brown rice or barley, potatoes, carrots and celery.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile saute onions, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil.
• Add onion mixture, zucchini and seasoning to the soup.
• Continue to cook on medium-low for another 30 minutes until rice and vegetables are tender.

SPICY PINEAPPLE BROWN SUGAR PORK CHOPS WITH VEGETABLE BROWN RICE AND SALSA

Steps:

• In a sauce pan on med heat pour in the pineapple juice, setting 1/3 c. to the side for the rice. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool. Combine with the uncooked pork chops and let it marinade for 2-3 hours. (save a portion of the marinade to use later as a sauce) Start to prep the rice 20 minutes before cooking the pork chops. For the rice follow the boxed instructions. Saute the diced peppers and onions, when they are about half way cooked add in mushrooms and cilantro. Set aside when done. In a sauce pan put pork chops and marinade on med heat. When about half way cooked drain the liquid and let the pork chops sear. Next, check on the rice and add in pineapple juice- allow the rice to get really thick and sticky. Add in the sauteed vegetables and hot sauce. For the salsa saute the pineapple chunks and brown sugar on med-low heat. When cooked through drain the excess liquid from the pan. Add remaining ingredients and cook until browned. When done, add the pork chops to the salsa to finish cooking.

SPICY BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY WITH OYSTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry 1 minute. Add next 5 ingredients and stir-fry until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice and toss to combine. Add oyster sauce, water and chili paste and stir-fry until sauce is evenly distributed and mixture is heated through, about 2 minutes. Mound in large bowl. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread 1/2 of the rice into the bottom of a large baking dish. Pour about 1/2 can tomato soup over rice and top with zucchini, yellow squash, and mushrooms. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over vegetables. Pour remaining 1/2 can soup over cheese.
• Spread remaining rice into baking dish. Add broccoli, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrot, garlic, parsley, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Pour remaining 1 can soup over vegetables and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tomato soup is bubbly and cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.

VEGETABLE FRIED BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In saucepan, bring water & rice to boil. STir frequently so it doesn't stick.
• Reduce heat, cover & simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• In large skillet, heat peanut oil over medium heat. Add cooked rice & sauté until lightly golden.
• Add onions, salt, carrots, & sprouts. Stir-fry 5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
• Hollow out a circle in center of skillet. Pour egg whites into hollow & cook, lightly scrambling.
• Stir egg into rice mixture.
• Sprinkle with light soy sauce, sesame oil, & chopped parsley.

BROWN RICE, CORN AND GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Add rice to large pot of boiling salted water. Cover partially and cook until just tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Place zucchini and onion slices in shallow dish. Mix 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce in small bowl. Pour over vegetables. Let stand 30 minutes, turning once.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). When coals turn white, drain chips, if using, and scatter over coals. When chips begin to smoke, season onion and zucchini with salt and pepper and place on grill. Cover and cook until tender and brown, occasionally turning and basting with marinade, about 8 minutes. Transfer to platter. Cut onion slices into quarters. Cut zucchini crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Add onion and zucchini to rice. Mix in corn.
• Whisk orange juice, lemon juice, 1/3 cup oil, 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl. Pour 1 cup dressing over salad and toss to coat. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve salad, passing remaining dressing separately.

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a 3-quart baking dish combine broth, rice, 1 c onion, soy sauce, butter, and thyme. Cover and bake 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender.
• In a large skillet saute veggies, garlic, and remaining onion in oil until tender. Spoon over rice mixture.
• Cover and bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cashews and cheese, serve after cheese melts.

BROWN RICE AND GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the rice according to directions. Set aside.
• Grill the vegetables until done (I marinate them in lf italian dressing first).
• In a large bowl, mix together the lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Add warm rice and stir to combine.
• Dice the grilled vegetables and add to rice after slightly cooled.
• Stir in chopped herbs and top with the crumbled feta.

VEGETABLE-BROWN RICE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions. Keep warm.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cashews and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned; remove from skillet, and set aside.
• Add frozen vegetables to skillet, and cook, stirring constantly, 6-9 minutes or until tender.
• Combine cornstarch and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl; stir in water and soy sauce. Add to vegetables in skillet; cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cashews and serve immediately over rice.