Rice & grains recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Caribbean Peas & Rice

This popular dish throughout the Caribbean is similar to red beans and rice, but made with a few more spices and with crowder, pidgeon, or…

Orange Rice Medley

This is a lovely, slightly sweet side dish. It looks so pretty with the harvest colors of chopped green and red peppers and orange slices tucked in…

Butter Basmati Rice

Okay - so I know this is a painfully easy recipe, but it's amazing how much you can dress up rice with just a couple of touches. I make this for my…

Dirty Rice with Andouille Sausage

This is a great recipe for potlucks or holidays. I have substituted andouille sausage for gizzards.

Pumpkin Risotto

Risotto is a class of Italian dishes of rice cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. The broth may be meat, fish, or vegetable-based. Many types of…

Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash

A healthy and delectable alternative to traditional stuffing, Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash by the…

Pace Fiesta Beer Rice

Cheesy Spinach Rice

Lightly seasoned rice, tender baby spinach, and mild cheddar cheese in a delicious casserole.

Corn Cilantro Rice

This rice dish is a little sweet from the corn and a little tangy from the cilantro. It goes great with your favorite tacos or even something like…

Easy-Does-It Fried Rice

Leftover rice is a perfect excuse to make fried rice, and this is a simple recipe for a favorite oriental comfort food. Add in any desired meat or…

Lemon~Dill and Capers Rice Side Dish

Works so well with Baked Chicken,

Spicy Rice Pilaf

Rice with bell pepper and peanuts

Very tasty and fast cooking

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…