White Rice Vegetarian Recipes

"I never could cook short-grain East Asian-style rice until I learned this method from Japanese cookbooks. I knew what I was after: the rice should stick together enough that mouthfuls can easily be picked up with chopsticks, but not be at all sticky or gummy. Each grain should be white and smooth, almost pearl-like, and should taste subtly not just..."

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Ingredients: short-grain rice, water...

"I'm a Michigan native, and don't do a lot of creole cooking, but I enjoy french creole food quite a bit. I developed this vegan version of the classic New Orleans recipe for my fiancee. It is a healthier version of the original that nobody will object to. You can add ham or sausage for a more traditional take. Traditionally this dish was made for..."

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Ingredients: red beans, onions...

"I started doing this to save some time in the evenings. I don't like using that 10 minute Uncle Ben's but I do like having my rice ready that fast ;O). I really like using sushi rice! Use whatever rice you prefer!"

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Ingredients: rice, water...

"Although I'm posting this for the 2005 World Tour, this is for me a dish from childhood. My Cape Verdean mother made this often and served it with tuna fish cakes. I loved mine smothered in catsup. This makes a huge batch and we often served it reheated with more onions, linguica and fried eggs for breakfast the next day. Traditionally, it is made..."

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Ingredients: pepper, kidney beans, oil...

"I got this recipe with the cookbook that came with my first Microwave and I've been using it ever since! The rice comes out perfect every time. No muss, no fuss and can be served in the casserole dish you cooked it in. You can also use this method for brown rice but increase your cooking time a little."

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Ingredients: hot water, margarine, salt...

"A recipe from my college days, adapted from a friend. It's very quick and made with inexpensive ingredients that most people will have on hand. This will make a filling, nutritious, low-fat dinner for 2 people if served with a green salad. If you have leftovers, an easy way to save them is to mix the beans and rice together before refrigerating. This..."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, ground cumin...

"I love Aaron Sanchez. He is one of my favorite TV chefs. He runs a number of restaurants. The one he runs with his mother is called Zarela's, his mother's first name. He was on a show called, "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" with his mother. His choice was Zarela's creamy, cheesy rice dish. This is what Zarela wrote after the show. I am..."

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Ingredients: cilantro, corn...

"Using canned beans makes this dish not just quick and easy but delish! And you have everything in your cabinet so make it now!"

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Ingredients: ground cumin, curry powder...

"My dad always makes this for the Holidays and we all love it! I have never made it myself for fear of doing something wrong- it may take a few tries to get it perfect (I wonder how long it took my dad...) Use whole milk for this one- It makes the rice nice and thick! Mmmm...I can't wait until the Holidays are here again!"

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Ingredients: cream, eggs, milk...

"Ever wonder what to do with your left over white or yellow rice? Look no further, this delicious recipe will have you making spicy rice everyday! Can be served with almost any dish and you can add in ingredients as you wish..."

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Ingredients: mixed vegetables, masala...

"This makes a lovely lunch or light dinner served with salad. The vegetarians will love it."

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Ingredients: dried currants, feta cheese...