Looking for easy rice recipes? We’ve got ’em. From paella and rice pilaf to cozy rice soups, we have gathered dozens of recipes. These recipes put this grain to good use.

Rice is such a wonderful plate filler. Hearty, filling and inexpensive, this grain bulks up a meal without breaking the bank. For anyone looking to add this versatile grain to their weeknight dinners, these rice recipes will help.

Rice is incredibly versatile. It appears in many cuisines around the world. We’ve put together a huge array of rice recipes. There are dishes where rice is the main component, like risotto, wild rice stuffing, paella and wild rice soup. However, there are meals where rice is a supporting character to the meats and vegetables. Examples include North African chicken and rice, stuffed pepper soup, jambalaya, chicken biryani and pork bowls aplenty. With so much variety, you’ll never get bored with this grain.

We made sure there are different types of rice, too. Each type adds its own flavor. They also provide unique mouthfeel and moisture absorption to keep the grain interesting. No matter which rice you use, though, always make sure to wash rice before cooking it (except for arborio!). Rinsing off the excess starch prevents the rice from clumping. It also stops it from gelatinizing. Plus, it washes away any debris, like rocks, chemicals, and bugs. These things may have made their way to the grain during processing.

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