March 15, 2023
7 Day Meal Plan with U.S.-grown Rice
Have a busy week coming up? Let rice help you with hassle of meal planning and prepping. Save your precious time by cooking a big batch of U.S.-grown rice at the start of the week, and use it each day for a distinct rice recipe covering different cuisines and meal parts of breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Below you will find a week’s worth of recipes for big batches of cooked long grain white rice, long grain brown rice, and short (or medium grain) rice.
White Rice
Start by measuring out 9 cups of uncooked U.S.-grown white long grain rice and cook according to package instructions, or by using your favorite rice cooking method on the stovetop, in the oven, or with a rice cooker. Separate 2 cups of the cooked rice for your first meal and refrigerate the leftover rice in an airtight container.
- Sunday-Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls
Easy to make and customize, these Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls are the perfect nutritious meal to kickstart your week.
- Monday-Chipotle Chicken & Rice Quesadillas
Bring some fun to your Monday with these Chipotle Chicken and Rice Quesadillas! This recipe brings together juicy shredded chipotle chicken, black beans, corn, and of course rice for a flavorful, nutrient dense, and well-textured meal that all will enjoy.
- Tuesday-Fresh Parsley & Mint Rice Salad
Perfect for lunch or dinner, this nutritious salad is packed with flavor and comes together in just 20 minutes.
- Wednesday- Chicken Green Onion Fried Rice
Fried Rice is not only a great way to use leftover rice, but perfect for any of your leftover ingredients, and can be customized to your liking!
- Thursday- Cheesy Rice Poblano
Add some spice to your life! These easy to make Cheesy Poblano Chilies are sure to be a hit at any table.
- Friday- Air-fried Mozzarella Rice Balls
These crispy, cheesy rice balls are the perfect Friday night appetizer. A cross between a fried mozzarella stick and an arancini is a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
- Saturday-Breakfast Fried Rice
Start your Saturday with big flavors from this Breakfast Fried Rice. Comes together in just 35 minutes!
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Brown Rice
Start by measuring out 7¼ cups of uncooked U.S.-grown brown long grain rice and cook according to package instructions, or by using your favorite rice cooking method. Separate 1½ cups of the cooked brown rice for your first meal and refrigerate the leftover rice in an airtight container.
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Sunday-Breakfast Pork Fried Rice
Start the week off the rice way with bold flavors of cinnamon, apples, and maple syrup from this hearty Breakfast Fried Rice.
- Monday- General Tso’s Chicken and Rice
Monday night calls for a quick and easy-to-make recipe like our Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken and Rice. You will love this healthier spin on a takeout classic!
- Tuesday- Super Foods Bowl
Stay fueled and full with this healthy Super Foods Bowl with Tahini and Spiced Chickpeas.
- Wednesday- Orange Chicken and Veggie Rice Bowl
What’s better than the classic chicken and rice combo? Perfect for lunch or dinner, eaters will love this Orange Chicken and Veggie Rice Bowl.
- Thursday- Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad
Utilizing mostly pantry staples, this brown rice salad is nutritious, easy-to-make, and keeps well, plus it’s vegan and gluten free!
- Friday-Rice Burgers with Sweet Potato
This is not your mother's veggie burger! It's in a class all its own, highlighting brown rice in a unique way that's guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest eater.
- Saturday- Rice Shakshuka
Add some excitement to your Saturday breakfast or brunch with our Rice Shakshuka! It’s a flavorful and nutritious tomato and egg dish that just takes 30 minutes to make.
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Short Grain
Start by measuring out 8 cups of uncooked U.S.-grown short grain (or medium grain) rice and cook according to package instructions or by using your favorite rice cooking method. Separate 6 cups of the cooked short grain rice for your first two recipes and refrigerate the leftover rice in an airtight container.
In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt and mix until dissolved. Drizzle mixture over your 6 cups of recently cooked short grain rice and stir until combined. You now have the sushi rice needed for your first two recipes!
Separate 3 cups of the sushi rice for the first recipe and save the remaining 3 cups in the fridge for your second recipe.
- Sunday-Tuna Onigiri
Wind down on Sunday with these easy-to-make Japanese rice snacks. Onigiri are sushi rice balls that are often shaped into triangles and wrapped in nori or seaweed sheets. These tuna onigiri are made with seasoned rice, stuffed with savory tuna mayo filling, and wrapped with a crisp sheet of nori.
- Monday-Hawaiian Spam Musubi
Spam Musubi is a Hawaiian staple that is as fun to make as it is to eat! It’s sweet and savory, and features caramelized spam on a fluffy bed of sushi rice that is wrapped with crispy roasted seaweed.
- Tuesday- Sweet and Sour Chickpeas with Broccoli
These sweet and sour chickpeas with broccoli and U.S.-grown short grain rice make a simple and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner!
- Wednesday- Everything Bagel Seared Tuna Steak
This dish has it all: everything bagel seasoning, tasty tuna steak, and U.S.-grown rice! This healthy and easy-to-make bowl will leave your guests both impressed and full.
- Thursday- Baked Arancini with Spicy Tomato Sauce
This Sicilian-inspired arancini recipe is filled with delicious cheesy rice and rich flavor that every eater will love!
- Friday- Spicy Honey Chicken Rice Bowls
These easy-to-make Spicy Honey Chicken Rice Bowls are packed with flavor and only take 30 minutes to make!
- Saturday- Veggie & Rice Spring Rolls
These rolls make for a fresh and delightful meal that’s bursting with flavor and nutrients! They are gluten free, beautifully colored, and fun to dip in the tasty Thai peanut dipping sauce.