Rice is one of our favorite versatile ingredients. Its welcoming personality and simple structure pairs perfectly with almost any food. But rice has a uniform structure, color, and taste that might disappoint anyone craving an array of textures and flavors. A simple bowl of rice might satisfy hunger but fail to stimulate your senses. Lucky for you, SkinnyMs. is here to help with a few simple solutions to rice-related boredom. We’ve compiled 12 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice guaranteed to spruce up your rice and restore excitement to classic dishes!

1. Creamy Brown Rice, Apple, and Broccoli Salad
This crunchy, delicious salad recipe combines brown rice and salad into a terrifically tasty twosome. Diced apples and dried cranberries give the salad a juicy kick, while broccoli florets and chopped almonds add a variety of textures and a host of health benefits. Brown rice serves as a filling, chewy addition to this creamy salad.