Pack up this tasty rice salad for a healthy vegetarian lunch. It’s full of fibre, folate and vitamin C and is topped with protein-rich boiled eggs

Try using this spicy, Mexican-style rice in our Brazil nut burritos for lunch or dinner. With a spike of chilli heat, it’s proof that comfort food needn’t be bland

Don’t call the Chinese takeaway – make your own egg-fried rice. Use leftover rice, or cook and dry it on a plate before using so it doesn’t stick to the wok

Enjoy a nostalgic pudding, or a gluten-free alternative to porridge for breakfast. Add natural sweetness with fruit or almonds and a dusting of cinnamon

Think paella’s too much of a challenge? Think again, this easy recipe makes it foolproof and is full of fantastic flavour

A Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

As well as being tasty, this aubergine and artichoke is low fat, low calorie and cost effective. Make a large batch and eat it cold the next day

Not one for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go.

A fast and easy meal filled with Mediterranean holiday flavours

This simple rice dish is a useful backup – it needs practically no preparation and uses storecupboard ingredients

Lesley Waters’ rich chicken dish has vibrant North African flavours and goes fantastically with rice or couscous

Up your veg count and get three of your five-a-day with this fragrant, low fat vegetarian curry

Mexican meets Japanese in this healthy sushi burrito, using sushi ingredients – tuna, nori, rice, pickled ginger, and wasabi combined to resemble a wrap

Ideal for busy households, this hearty salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, ready to be spooned into a bowl whenever you’re peckish

Serve your vegetable curry Caribbean style, flavoured with thyme, jerk seasoning and red peppers – great with rice and peas

Using a mixture of quinoa and rice gives a light texture and lovely nutty flavour to this dish

Easy and cheap to recreate at home, students won’t need to order takeaways ever again!

Give your Friday night curry a healthy makeover with this low-fat, superhealthy, vegetarian dish

A budget rice dish flavoured with rosemary, basil and sweet cherry tomatoes. An ideal midweek supper

Make this healthy rice pot for a mid-week supper – crammed with fibre and vitamin C

This fresh vegan one-pot supper makes the most of the season’s fresh produce – plus it’s a great way to get kids to eat their veg

This dish contains the goodness of sushi but saves you the painstaking rolling and shaping

Satisfy your curry cravings with this clever rice dish. The lamb is stir-fried and the ‘rice’ is a cauliflower pilau creation

10 BEST HEALTHY RICE LUNCH RECIPE

• A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.

  This summery recipe has the ideal combination of slow-releasing carbs, lean protein and heart-friendly fats

• Special fried rice with prawns & chorizo

  

  A fusion dish that merges Spanish paella with Asian egg fried rice – a great way to get kids to eat vegetables

• 20-minute rice supper

  

  Superhealthy – good source of omega-3s

• Green rice with beetroot & apple salsa

  

  Why not make this healthy rice salad the night before to save time when you’re in a rush? We’ve added walnuts to the salsa as they’re rich in essential omega-3 fats

• Congee with soy eggs

  

  This savoury, Asian version of our much loved porridge contains rice and meaty chicken stock to flavour the broth, and makes a wonderful breakfast or comforting dinner

• Lamb dopiaza with broccoli rice

  

  Simple and delicious, this low-fat curry is full of good-for-you ingredients, including lean lamb, prebiotic onions and fibre-rich lentils

• Butternut squash pilaf

  

  This rice-based recipe makes a delicious vegetarian dinner option or flavour-packed side dish, with butternut squash, tagine spices and crispy onions

• Smoky paprika seafood rice

  

  Savoury smoked paprika gives a real lift to this healthy yet impressive paella-style dish with prawns, baby squid and mussels

• Cauliflower rice

  

  Pulse cauliflower in a food processor to make cauliflower couscous or an easy rice-like side dish that’s much lower GI and ready in just 10 minutes

• Stir-fried chicken with broccoli & brown rice

  

  Combine lean chicken with super-healthy broccoli, ginger and garlic for a quick and cheap, weeknight dinner

• Pandan steamed rice

  

  Pandan is a tropical leaf also called screwpine leaf, used to add a fragrant, slight sweetness – great for complimenting curries

• Wild rice with orange & fennel

  

  This zingy rice side dish combines bold flavours of orange, fennel and coriander – a great accompaniment to grilled meat or fish

• Chinese poached chicken & rice

  

  A healthy Asian-inspired dish ideal for an easy dinner. Use the leftovers to make our cold chicken noodle salad for the next day.

• Kedgeree with poached egg

  

  This curried fish and rice dish is suitable for brunch, breakfast or a main course at dinnertime. Replace traditional boiled eggs with poached

• Miso brown rice & broccoli salad with fiery prawns

  

  Fermented miso soya bean paste adds an extra savoury hit to this nutritious rice dish topped with fiery chilli-fried prawns

• Squash, mushroom & gorgonzola pilaf

  

  Slow cook brown basmati rice in stock and flavour with mushrooms, blue cheese, sage and parsley

• Japanese-style brown rice

  

  A simple healthy side of brown rice served with ginger, garlic, spring onions, soy sauce and soya beans

• Artichoke, red onion & rosemary risotto

  

  Give your risotto a healthy makeover with this easy low-fat recipe

• Baked jollof rice

  

  Enjoy a version of the West African staple, jollof rice. It’s a great partner to chicken, fish or salad and you can use a ready-made sauce if you prefer

  Healthy spiced rice pudding

  Rating: 3 out of 5

  Make a rice pudding infused with hot cross bun flavours for a special (and healthy) Easter treat for the family. Use semi-skimmed milk for 2-5 year olds

  4 h 45 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Chinese chicken curry

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Cook an easy, healthy curry with just 15 minutes preparation. Serve this replica of your favourite takeaway dish with fluffy rice for a wholesome family meal

  55 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Cauliflower rice

  Pulse cauliflower in a food processor to make cauliflower couscous or an easy rice-like side dish that’s much lower GI and ready in just 10 minutes

  10 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Vegan

  Fridge-raid fried rice

  Pack in the veg with this healthy chicken fried rice, which uses everyday foods you’ll find in the fridge for a quick and easy family supper

  30 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Spicy cauliflower & halloumi rice

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Make this spicy cauliflower, spinach and halloumi rice for a speedy, simple supper. Nourishing and balanced, it’s ideal for busy weeknights

  25 mins

  Easy

  Vegetarian

  Gluten-free

  Rice pudding

  Rating: 4 out of 5

  Try our recipe for a gorgeously creamy, yet low in fat rice pudding. Serve this comforting dessert with jam or fruit

  2 h 5 mins

  Easy

  Lemon chicken soup

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Use up your leftover roast chicken to make this moreish lemon chicken soup. With added risotto rice, it’s a healthy and filling dinner for four

  40 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Chicken & chorizo jambalaya

  Rating: 5 out of 

  A Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

  55 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Lamb jalfrezi with cumin rice

  Rating: 4 out of 5

  Satisfy your curry cravings with this healthy version of a popular takeaway, served with brown rice. It packs in three of your 5-a-day along with iron, vitamin C and fibre

  1 h

  Easy

  Healthy

  Gluten-free

  Prawn fried rice

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Make this easy Asian-inspired dish in just 30 minutes. It’s healthy and low in calories but big on flavour, making it perfect for a speedy family supper

  30 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Classic rice pudding

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Have this creamy rice pudding cooking in the oven while you make dinner and round off your meal with a comforting pud. Serve with jam for a feel-good treat

  1 h 35 mins

  Easy

  Gluten-free

  Healthy tikka masala

  Rating: 5 out of 5.38 ratings

  Enjoy the spicy, rich flavours of tikka masala with this family-friendly lighter version that’s both healthy and gluten-free. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

  1 h 5 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Gluten-free

  Healthy chicken pasta bake

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Try this healthy chicken pasta bake with peppers, courgette and ricotta for a nutritious midweek dinner. It’s sure to be a hit with everyone

  1 h

  Easy

  Healthy

  Pineapple fried rice

  Rating: 4 out of 5

  Add chunks of fresh pineapple to fried rice to transform it into something special. Serve on its own for a family dinner, or as part of a Chinese banquet

  20 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Vegetarian

  Chicken noodle soup

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Mary Cadogan’s aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter’s evening – it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.

  40 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Smoky spiced veggie rice

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Try this vegan take on a jambalaya, full of fiery and smoky flavours and bursting with vegetables. It’s healthy, low in fat and calories, yet big on flavour

  1 h 15 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Vegan

  Chole with cumin rice & raita

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Make a chickpea curry served with raita for a brilliant budget-friendly family meal. As well as being quick and easy, it’s healthy too

  35 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Gluten-free

  One-pot chicken & curry rice

  Rating: 4 out of 5.

  Rustle up this easy family one pot dinner, with chicken, cauliflower, beans and peas in mild curry flavours. Serve with yogurt and mango chutney on the side

  1 h

  Easy

  Healthy pancakes

  Rating: 4 out of 5

  These easy healthy pancakes get their fluffy texture from whipped egg whites. Stack them high with fresh berries and a spoonful of low-fat yogurt

  45 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Vegetarian

  Pork souvlaki with Greek salad & rice

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Pair this healthy souvlaki with a rice dish – or if you’re cooking on the barbecue, you might prefer a baked potato instead. The salad has three of your 5-a-day

  50 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Gluten-free

  Healthy shakshuka

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Start the day on a lighter note with this satisfying shakshuka, a wonderful pan full of tomatoes, pepper, spinach and eggs. It packs in four of your 5-a-day

  40 mins

  Easy

  Healthy

  Vegetarian

  Peanut butter chicken rice bowl

  Rating: 4 out of 5

  Impress your nearest and dearest with this peanut butter chicken and sticky rice bowl. A quick and easy dinner for two, it could also work for Valentine’s

  30 mins

  Easy

  Mexican rice

  Rating: 4 out of 5

  Enjoy this easy Mexican tomato rice as a side dish to accompany beef burritos or chilli. You can choose to make it veggie if you like by using vegetable stock

  40 mins

  Easy

  Prawn & harissa spaghetti

  Rating: 5 out of 5

  Try our spaghetti dinner for two, with king prawns and harissa dressing. It only takes 20 minutes to make and is healthy too – great for a midweek meal.

  20 mins

  Easy