All eyes may be on the burnished bird at the center of the table, but we all know that Thanksgiving’s real stars are the sides! Fun to make, sides are also the ones that deliver the most flavor in every bite.
This year, upgrade your usual menu with exciting Thanksgiving rice dishes brimming with an abundance of delectable ingredients. Dishes that can be tangy and tart, savory and satisfying or luxuriously rich and creamy, these are guaranteed to play nicely with everything else on the table.
Best of all? Every one of these dishes is easy to assemble and many can be made ahead of time. When made with RiceSelect® products, they also promise exceptional texture and flavor, whether you’re new to cooking or are a seasoned pro!
Perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, and every meal of the season, RiceSelect® rice, couscous, quinoa and orzo can liven up any menu, with very little effort.
Ready to impress with Thanksgiving side dish recipes that go beyond traditional stuffing and dreary mashed potatoes? Stock up on RiceSelect® grains and pastas and cook a feast that wows!
A time to celebrate and gather together, Thanksgiving is also a time to dig in — to nostalgic dishes and new ones destined to become family classics.
Roasted Seven Vegetable Couscous
A flurry of spices — including cumin, coriander, ginger and cinnamon — delivers a bold rush of flavor in this elegant dish.
Layered atop bouncy RiceSelect® Couscous, a medley of tender roasted vegetables become a colorful seasonal side that’s sure to impress every guest.
Wild Rice and Sausage Rice Stuffed Mushrooms
If you’re looking for rice recipes for Thanksgiving, consider your search complete!
A stunning appetizer or side, these savory mushroom caps boast a filling of seasoned RiceSelect® Royal Blend® Rice and herb-scented sausage.
Topped with molten cheese, they’re supremely comforting but also classy and utterly delicious.
Mixed Rice Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pecans
Populate the table with easy Thanksgiving recipes and actually enjoy the holiday this year! Ready in just 30 minutes, this bright salad features a blend of nutty, crunchy, sweet and tangy ingredients mixed with RiceSelect® Royal Blend® Rice. Coated in a simple Dijon and orange vinaigrette, every bite will have you reaching for more.
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Cranberry Pearl Couscous Salad
This Thanksgiving, invite RiceSelect® Pearl Couscous to join the vegetables, stuffing and other delicacies at your party!
Light and tender, flavored here with broth and parsley, then tossed with almonds and cranberries, it’s a well-behaved guest that will get along with every other dish on the table. Plus, this recipe is easy to customize with your favorite herbs, nuts, and dried fruits.
Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Embrace the holiday’s nostalgic mood with a comforting casserole brimming with broccoli, RiceSelect® Texmati White Rice and a celebratory amount of gooey Cheddar cheese.
A dish you’ll want to make on repeat all year long, this one deserves a top spot on your list of go-to Thanksgiving rice recipes.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Tri-Color Pearl Couscous
A gloriously colorful side sure to steal the spotlight, this dish turns RiceSelect® Tri-Color Pearl Couscous
into a Thanksgiving must-have. It may not usually make the autumn menu cut but combined with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, spinach and feta, pearl couscous proves it’s an indispensable ingredient, no matter the season.
Sausage Sage Arancini
As a pre-dinner snack or finger-licking side, these golden RiceSelect® Arborio Rice bites promise to liven up any get-together. Holding a sausage and blue cheese filling, flavored with sage, fennel seeds, wine, and more, these pack plenty of punch despite their small size. Double the recipe for larger groups.
Pomegranate and Pistachio Black Rice Pilaf
Up the drama of your tablescape with this eye-catching RiceSelect® Black Rice pilaf. A grain-based side that you can serve with turkey, chicken, ham or any plant-based main, this dish plays the savory warmth of sautéed vegetables against the zing of pomegranate, orange zest and parsley.
That you can make this dish ahead of time and serve it at room temperature just make this recipe that much more appealing.
Fall Quinoa, Apple and Kale Salad
Want to serve a hearty salad alongside your usual Thanksgiving spread? With crisp apples, tender squash, tart cherries, walnuts and RiceSelect® Tri-Color Quinoa, this hearty option gets our vote.
Welcome as a side or plant-based main, its zippy apple cider and maple syrup dressing is the master stroke that pulls every morsel together.
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
Want Thanksgiving recipes that really pop? Then add this unique casserole to this year’s must-try list!
Inspired by French onion soup, this savory dish features seasoned beef, golden caramelized onions, RiceSelect® Texmati White Rice and a tempting blanket of melted Gruyère cheese.