21 Delicious Rice Side Dishes to Make Tonight

Recipe: Okra and Rice Casserole

This vegetable casserole is full of our favorite things: tender sautéed okra, sweet corn, bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs.

Recipe: Wild Rice with Mushrooms

We dressed up storebought wild rice mix with mushrooms and Marsala.

Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole

For a Southerner, it doesn't get much better than broccoli-and-cheese casserole. Add rice? Perfection.

Recipe: Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

We'd call this dressing wild, that's for sure. From special occasions to Sunday night dinner, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.

Recipe: Collard Green Creole Dirty Rice

Dirty rice is a dinnertime staple in the South, but this recipe throws in collard greens to really hammer the point home.

Recipe: Squash and Green Chile Casserole

We gave classic squash casserole a Tex-Mex makeover—and it's a total game-changer.

Recipe: Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)

Let this 15-minute dish add a pop of color to your plate. Cilantro and spinach give its green hue.

Recipe: Zucchini Rice Gratin

This gratin favors our classic and well-loved cheesy squash casserole, but it skips the heavy mayonnaise.

Recipe: Stuffed Tomatoes with Pesto Rice

Bonus: You can stir ground beef, sausage, or shredded rotisserie chicken into this tasty filling to make it a meal.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

Because sometimes the potluck calls for the heartiest of sides. This old-school recipe is oh-so comforting.

Recipe: Black Beans and Coconut-Lime Rice

This tropical take on black beans and rice will have you coming back for seconds.

Recipe: Emily’s Rice

Just a few key ingredients will take plain rice to delicious new heights—and this recipe will definitely get you there. (If you love it, try the whole recipe for Emily's Red Beans and Rice.)

Recipe: Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice

Give fried rice a Southern twist with lima beans and ham. Even better, it calls for easy pantry and freezer staples to get the job done.

Recipe: Supersavory Wild Rice Pilaf

This wild rice pilaf will be your most comforting fall side dish.

Recipe: Coconut Rice with Mangoes and Pistachios

Give your dinner a little coastal flair tonight. This rice side doesn't just stop at coconut milk—it adds chopped mango and roasted pistachios, too.

Recipe: Wild Rice-and-Greens Casserole

This casserole is packed to the brim with flavorful ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, Gruyère cheese, kale, and chopped almonds.

Recipe: Skillet Sausage 'n' Rice

We couldn't help but throw some smoked sausage into the mix—it just gives too much flavor to forgo.

Recipe: Classic Risotto Milanese

Get ready to feel a little fancy. Saffron gives this risotto its signature golden color.

Recipe: Wild Rice with Bacon and Fennel

Serve this wild rice alongside pork for a satisfying fall or winter supper.

Recipe: Parslied Brown Rice Pilaf

The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity. And the brown rice keeps it healthy.