Taking inspiration from the Rio Olympics, try this super healthy brown rice, lentil and lamb dish. It's the right combination for an easy to make, healthy meal.
44 rice recipes that aren't stir-fry or risotto
Rice is the most versatile of grains, and probably the most consumed food on the planet, so we know you love it. Here are 52 healthy rice recipes from around the globe your whole family will enjoy tonight.
Tofu bibimbap (Korean mixed rice)
This smart recipe goes from kitchen to table in just 20 minutes.
Monty Koludrovic's Italian winter stew
This dish combines chicken with dark greens, wholegrain rice and antioxidant rich ingredients including ginger, garlic and whole lemon says Monty Koludrovic, who used a whole butterflied chicken in the hearty dish.
Warm spiced rice salad with fried cauliflower and broccoli
This warm rice and vegetable salad by Alex Herbert is transformed into a hearty meal with a dollop of harissa yoghurt.
Barley and brown rice bowl
This healthy, satisfying barley and brown rice bowl comes across as a Japanese kedgeree, with its hit of curry and boiled eggs to top it off.
Harissa lamb with roast carrots and quinoa pilaf
Serve up a feast with this succulent roast lamb served with golden roast carrots and quinoa pilaf.
Ginger chicken rice
Roast a chicken and give it a twist of Asian flavour for an easy dinner.
Spiced mussel pilaf
With very little stirring required, this simple spiced mussel pilaf is a great midweek meal.
Barbecued salmon with oregano and caper dressing
This barbecued salmon goes wonderfully with a dollop of classic Greek skordalia. Serve it with a light and zesty pilaf, and you have a fantastic main course that’s perfect for a spring lunch.
Artichoke arancini
With an outer layer of crumbed rice and a rich cheesy centre, these rice balls are irresistible!
Cashew and okra curry with carrot sambol
Our sweet cashew and coconut okra curry might be light but it is also incredibly tasty. Served with a spicy carrot sambol and steamed basmati rice, it is healthy with a capital H!
Easy chicken and artichoke rice
This easy chicken and artichoke rice is just the ticket for a healthy weeknight meal.
Sake-simmered chicken with mushrooms
Sake-simmering is a classic Japanese technique often used for fish, but it also works really well with chicken.
Tikka prawns with yoghurt pilaf
Try this recipe for tikka prawns served with a lightly spiced pilaf when you're next craving Indian.
Easy lamb pilaf
Easy lamb pilaf will fill the air with wonderful aromas and delight the family.