Rice & grains recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Iranian Rice

It's a little labor intensive, but totally worth it. This is probably the best rice I've ever had! Adapted from TheKitchn.com.

GINGER AND GARLIC FRIED RICE

I’ve adapted this recipe from JGV’s Ginger Fried Rice from his book, Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges. It has become one of my favorite ways to serve…

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Pueblo Rice

We love this rice. It is excellent served hot or cold. It is a slightly modified version of the Pueblo Rice from the Hell's Backbone Grill…

Spiced Dried Fruit Quinoa

For many Jews around the world, Passover is a tough holiday because it's eight days with out eating any leavened bread, and for Ashkenazi Jews this…

Butternut Squash Risotto

My baby signed "more" today. Why you ask? She wanted more Butternut Squash Risotto. The extra dishes and hour of prep and stirring were well…

Rice and Mushroom Casserole

Good Quick Oven side dish.

Dried Apricots and Currant Rice

Luau Rice

I can’t recall where I obtained this recipe but it makes a very delicious & flavourful rice. I serve this alongside a grilled Teriyaki chicken & a…

Red Rice

Greek Rice Pilaf

This is a very creamy rich rice that serves as a side dish, many people have difficulty with rice, I have placed a fool proof, delicious recipe that…

A Stay in “Take-Out” Dinner

This is a great way to have “take out” without the cost. With Love, Catherine xo

Aztec Rice 400pp

Mexican Rice (healthy)

A healthy Mexican rice; because even when you are dieting, Mexican food should still be an option

Baked Farro or Pearl Barley with Asparagus

We served this recipe with a Moroccan Lamb Shank last night. It was a delicious accompaniment. We had Farro…