Gluten-free vegan dinners made with rice

These 63 dinners keep things simple with rice as the base and no gluten to worry about. We like the 15-Minute Chickpea Coconut Curry for busy nights, the Caribbean Rice & Beans with Fried Plantains for something heartier, and the Creamy Mushroom Risotto when you want comfort food. Most meals come together in 25 to 35 minutes.

A deep bowl of reddish-brown peanut stew with chickpeas and dark green kale, served over rice with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts.

African Tomato Peanut Stew with Chickpeas

Bowl of Brazilian tofu and black-eyed pea coconut moqueca over rice with cilantro

Brazilian Tofu & Black-Eyed Pea Moqueca

A bowl of rich, orange-red tikka masala sauce with whole chickpeas, garnished with a swirl of coconut cream and fresh cilantro, over fluffy basmati rice.

Butter Chickpea Tikka Masala

A bowl of golden-orange curry with chunks of butternut squash and red lentils, topped with fresh cilantro and served over basmati rice.

Butternut Squash & Red Lentil Curry

Creamy butternut squash risotto with wilted kale and crispy fried sage in a bowl.

Butternut Squash Risotto with Kale

Bowl of Cajun red beans and rice with smoky tempeh crumbles

Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Smoky Tempeh

A plate of coconut rice with red kidney beans, golden fried plantain slices on the side, with a wedge of lime and fresh cilantro.

Caribbean Rice & Beans with Fried Plantains

A bowl of golden chickpea curry with wilted spinach in a creamy coconut-tomato sauce over basmati rice, topped with fresh cilantro.

Chickpea Coconut Curry

A bowl of glossy kung pao chickpeas with roasted peanuts, dried red chiles, diced bell pepper, and green onions over steamed white rice.

Chinese Kung Pao Chickpeas

Chipotle black bean stuffed poblanos topped with pico de gallo and avocado on a white plate.

Chipotle Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Poblanos

A vibrant bowl of cilantro-lime rice with roasted chipotle sweet potato wedges, seasoned black beans, pickled red onion, avocado crema, and a lime wedge.

Chipotle Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowl

Coconut Chickpea Curry, a plant-based meal

Coconut Chickpea Curry

A shallow bowl of creamy golden risotto with sautéed mushroom slices on top, garnished with fresh thyme and a crack of black pepper.

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

A grain bowl of brown rice topped with crispy sesame-coated chickpeas, bright green broccoli, edamame, shredded carrots, and a drizzle of miso-ginger dressing.

Crispy Sesame Chickpea Bowl

A plate of golden crispy tofu cubes and stir-fried bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas coated in a glossy peanut sauce over steamed rice, topped with green onions.

Crispy Tofu & Vegetable Peanut Stir-Fry

A colorful bowl of cilantro-lime rice topped with saucy black beans, golden caramelized plantain slices, pickled red onions, and a lime wedge.

Cuban Black Bean & Plantain Rice Bowl

A plate of yellow turmeric rice topped with a saucy lentil picadillo studded with green olives and raisins, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Cuban Lentil Picadillo

A plate of fluffy white rice topped with a saucy lentil picadillo studded with green olives and raisins, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Cuban Picadillo with Lentils over Rice

easy creamy vegan mushroom risotto

Easy Creamy Mushroom Risotto

A colorful sushi bowl with seasoned rice, bright green edamame, sliced avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, nori strips, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.

Edamame Crunch Sushi Bowl

Edamame fried rice with crispy tofu in a skillet

Edamame Fried Rice with Crispy Tofu

Platter of berbere-spiced tofu and chickpea tibs over basmati rice with toasted seeds

Ethiopian Tofu & Chickpea Tibs Platter

A bowl of basmati rice with golden turmeric-roasted chickpeas and cauliflower florets, pickled red onion, fresh herbs, and a lemon-herb drizzle.

Golden Turmeric Chickpea Bowl

A colorful poke bowl with cubed marinated tofu, sliced avocado, edamame, cucumber, shredded carrots, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds over sushi rice.

Hawaiian Tofu Poke Bowl

A plate of golden-yellow aloo gobi with cubed potatoes and cauliflower florets, garnished with fresh cilantro and served alongside basmati rice and naan.

Indian Aloo Gobi (Potato & Cauliflower Curry)

A bowl of rich, reddish-brown chana masala with whole chickpeas in a thick tomato sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and a wedge of lemon, over basmati rice.

Indian Chana Masala

A plate of golden-yellow vegetable biryani rice studded with green peas, carrots, cauliflower, golden raisins, and toasted cashews, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Indian Vegetable Biryani

Jamaican Coconut Curry with Kidney Beans

Jamaican Coconut Curry with Kidney Beans

Jerk tofu served over coconut rice and peas

Jerk Tofu with Coconut Rice and Peas

Korean-style miso tofu and edamame stew with vegetables over rice

Korean-Style Miso Tofu & Edamame Stew

A mound of lentils and rice on a plate topped with a generous pile of dark, crispy caramelized onion rings, with a side of fresh cucumber-tomato salad and yogurt.

Lebanese Mujadara with Crispy Onions

A vibrant bowl of white rice topped with charred golden corn, black beans, flecks of red spice, and bright green cilantro.

Mexican Street Corn Rice Bowl

Mushroom Risotto, a plant-based meal

Mushroom Risotto

A large skillet of creamy rice studded with bright green broccoli florets in a golden cashew cheese sauce, topped with a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

One-Pot Broccoli & Rice Skillet with Cashew Cheese

vegan paella

Paella

Creamy chickpea curry with spinach in a skillet, served over white basmati rice with cilantro.

Peanut Coconut Chickpea Curry

A bowl of golden-orange creamy red lentil dal served over fluffy white basmati rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.

Quick Red Lentil Dal

Bowl of Senegalese peanut stew with tofu, chickpeas, and rice

Senegalese Peanut Mafé with Chickpeas & Tofu

Fried chicken and egg over rice with scallions.

Sesame Ginger Edamame Bowl

A bowl of jasmine rice topped with golden cubed tofu and bright green broccoli florets coated in a glossy dark sesame-ginger sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Sesame Ginger Tofu with Broccoli

Sheet pan tofu fajita bowl with charred peppers, avocado, and cilantro over white rice.

Sheet Pan Tofu Fajita Bowls

A bowl of white rice with roasted sweet potato cubes and crispy chickpeas, drizzled with a golden peanut sauce, topped with quick-pickled purple cabbage.

Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Bowl

A plate of dark, glossy Thai basil fried rice with visible basil leaves, diced tofu, red chili slices, and green beans, with a fried chili garnish.

Spicy Thai Basil Fried Rice

spinach lentil dal

Spinach Lentil Dal

A plate of glossy, caramelized tofu cubes and blistered green beans in a dark garlic sauce over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds.

Sticky Garlic Tofu with Green Beans

Two roasted acorn squash halves on a plate, filled with a colorful wild rice pilaf studded with red cranberries, toasted pecans, and fresh sage leaves.

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice & Cranberries

three sushi rolls with carrots, cucumbers, and other toppings

Sushi Bowl

Rice bowl topped with teriyaki tempeh, edamame, julienned carrots, and sesame seeds

Teriyaki Tempeh & Edamame Donburi

A close up of a bowl of food on a table

Teriyaki Tofu Bowl

$Four colorful bell peppers stuffed with a rice, black bean, and corn mixture, topped with melted cashew cheese and diced avocado.$

Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers

Thai Basil Eggplant & Tofu Stir-Fry

Thai Basil Eggplant & Tofu Stir-Fry

A plate of crumbled golden tempeh stir-fried with fresh green Thai basil leaves and red bell pepper strips, served over white jasmine rice.

Thai Basil Tempeh Stir-Fry

Thai Coconut Curry, a plant-based meal

Thai Coconut Curry

A vibrant curry bowl with golden tofu, colorful vegetables in rich orange-red coconut sauce over white rice, garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge.

Thai Coconut Curry with Tofu

Crisp butter lettuce cups filled with crumbled seasoned tofu, scattered with fresh mint, cilantro, sliced shallots, and a sprinkle of toasted rice powder.

Thai Larb Lettuce Cups with Crumbled Tofu

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Thai Mango Curry

A bowl of golden-brown massaman curry with potato chunks and roasted peanuts in a thick coconut sauce, served alongside steamed jasmine rice.

Thai Massaman Curry with Potatoes & Peanuts

A wide bowl of bright red-orange curry with cubes of golden kabocha pumpkin, crispy tofu, and scattered Thai basil leaves, over steamed jasmine rice.

Thai Pumpkin Red Curry

A bowl of creamy white coconut soup with sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, with a lime wedge on the rim.

Thai Tom Kha Coconut Soup with Mushrooms

Vegan burrito bowl with cilantro-lime rice, black beans, fajita veggies, and guacamole.

Vegan Burrito Bowl

Burrito bowl with cilantro-lime rice, black beans, fajita veggies, corn salsa, and guacamole.

Veggie Burrito Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Rice and Chili Corn Salsa

Veggie Stir-Fry, a plant-based meal

Veggie Stir-Fry

Bowl of caramelized tofu and edamame over jasmine rice with peanuts and cilantro

Vietnamese Caramelized Tofu & Edamame Rice Bowl

A plate of vibrant red-orange jollof rice with visible tomato sauce coating each grain, served alongside fried plantain slices and a fresh green salad.

West African Jollof Rice

West African Peanut & Sweet Potato Stew

West African Peanut & Sweet Potato Stew

Creamy risotto topped with roasted butternut squash, carrot, and parsnip in a wide bowl.

Winter Vegetable Risotto

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