Best 5 Brown Rice Goat Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of brown rice and goat cheese recipes, catering to a wide range of dietary preferences and taste buds. From the classic pairing of nutty brown rice and creamy goat cheese in a warm and comforting risotto to the innovative combination of roasted vegetables, tangy goat cheese, and fluffy brown rice in a vibrant grain bowl, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors and textures.

For those seeking a hearty and satisfying main course, our brown rice and goat cheese stuffed bell peppers are a delightful choice. These bell peppers, brimming with a savory filling of rice, goat cheese, and a medley of herbs and spices, are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Alternatively, our brown rice and goat cheese quesadillas offer a quick and portable meal option, featuring a delightful fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean flavors.

For a lighter and refreshing option, our brown rice and goat cheese salad is a delightful medley of textures and flavors. This salad combines the nutty flavor of brown rice with the tangy creaminess of goat cheese, crisp greens, and a zesty dressing. And for those with a sweet tooth, our brown rice and goat cheese pancakes are a unique and delectable treat, sure to satisfy your cravings for something sweet and savory.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN RICE SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE, AND LEMON



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From Cook's Illustrated, July 1, 2013 My husband said after I gave him a taste (before the cheese even went in), "I could eat that for a month". The brown rice cooks much faster and stays firm when it's cooked like pasta in a large amount of water so each grain absorbs the water evenly on all sides. " Boiling the rice (versus simmering it) also speeds up cooking because boiling water contains more energy than simmering water. " Water is precious here, so I plan to try making this with leftover cooked rice in the future, just to compare. I recommend their method for the first time you try this recipe.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
salt and pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked according to Brown Rice for Salad
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half of asparagus with tips pointed in 1 direction and remaining asparagus with tips pointed in opposite direction. Using tongs, arrange spears in even layer (they will not quite fit into single layer); cover and cook until bright green and still crisp, 2 to 5 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to high, season with salt and pepper to taste, and continue to cook until tender and well browned on 1 side, 5 to 7 minutes, using tongs to occasionally move spears from center to edge of pan to ensure all are browned. Transfer to plate and let cool completely. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Whisk olive oil, shallot, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Transfer cooled rice to the bowl. Add asparagus, all but 2 tablespoons goat cheese, and dressing; toss to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Add 1/3 cup almonds and 3 tablespoons parsley; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with remaining almonds, reserved 2 tablespoons goat cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley; serve.

BEET AND BROWN RICE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Beets give a dramatic hue to a brown-rice salad, which is sprinkled with goat cheese, pine nuts, and parsley.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown basmati, or other brown rice
1 bay leaf
Coarse salt
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 medium red beets (about 1 pound), without greens, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
2 ounces (about 3/4 cup) soft goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in rice, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered.
  • Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until nuts are just browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; add onions and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add beets and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 25 minutes (if beets stick to skillet, add up to 1/4 cup water).
  • Remove bay leaf from rice. Stir rice, half of pine nuts, the lemon zest, and parsley into beet mixture. Transfer to a platter. Top with remaining pine nuts and the goat cheese. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 g, Cholesterol 7 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 591 g

GOAT CHEESE, LENTIL AND BROWN RICE ROLLS



Goat Cheese, Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Butter, for greasing the baking dish
6 large Swiss chard leaves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
Salt
2 cups cooked short grain brown rice
1 packed cup baby arugula leaves, chopped
1 cup goat cheese, at room temperature (8 ounces)
1 cup cooked green lentils
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 26-ounce jar marinara or tomato-basil sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil, or unsalted butter diced into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Set aside.
  • Remove the thick stem from the center of each chard leaf. Cut each leaf in half lengthwise. Trim the ends from the leaves to make each leaf-half about 7 inches long and 5 inches wide. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the chard leaves and cook for 10 seconds. Remove the leaves and rinse with cold water. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • For the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown rice, arugula, goat cheese, lentils, mint, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic. Season with additional salt and pepper.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup of the filling onto the end of each chard leaf and roll up like a jellyroll.
  • Spoon 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange the rolls, seam-side down, in a single layer on top of the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil or dot the top with butter, if using, and bake until the cheese begins to brown and the rolls are heated through, about 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.

BROWN RICE GOAT CHEESE



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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

ngredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
Salt and pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 recipe Brown Rice for Salad (see related content)
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Instructions 1. Heat vegetable oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half of asparagus with tips pointed in 1 direction and remaining asparagus with tips pointed in opposite direction. Using tongs, arrange spears in even layer (they will not quite fit into single layer); cover and cook until bright green and still crisp, 2 to 5 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to high, season with salt and pepper to taste, and continue to cook until tender and well browned on 1 side, 5 to 7 minutes, using tongs to occasionally move spears from center to edge of pan to ensure all are browned. Transfer to plate and let cool completely. Cut into 1-inch pieces. 2. Whisk olive oil, shallot, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in bowl. Transfer cooled rice to large bowl. Add asparagus, all but 2 tablespoons goat cheese, and dressing; toss to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes. 3. Add 1/3 cup almonds and 3 tablespoons parsley; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with remaining almonds, reserved 2 tablespoons goat cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley; serve. The Benefits of Boiling Brown Rice When rice is cooked on the stovetop via the absorption method, the grains absorb almost all of the small amount of liquid that's in the pot early on in the cooking process. This can lead to uneven results, since only the grains that fully hydrate at the start will completely soften, while the grains that didn't initially absorb enough liquid will remain firm. We found that boiling brown rice in an abunda

BROWN RICE AND GOAT CHEESE CAKES



Brown Rice and Goat Cheese Cakes image

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup medium-grain brown rice
1 1/2 cups water
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 medium shallots, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 cup toasted pecans
3 ounces goat cheese
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer at the lowest bubble until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, 30 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallots; cook, stirring often, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • dd carrots, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until softened and the shallots are lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Transfer the cooked vegetables and rice to a large food processor. Add pecans, goat cheese, egg white, thyme, salt and pepper. Pulse until well blended but still a little coarse. Scrape into a large bowl. With wet hands, form the mixture into six 3-inch patties (about 1/2 cup each).
  • Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle registers at least 160 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be. Look for high-quality brown rice, goat cheese, and vegetables.
  • Cook the rice properly: Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice, so be sure to follow the instructions on the package. If you don't cook the rice long enough, it will be hard and chewy.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want the vegetables to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch. Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and flavorless.
  • Season the dish well: Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for any dish, but you can also add other spices and herbs to taste. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin.
  • Serve the dish hot: This dish is best served hot, so make sure to eat it right away.

Conclusion:

Brown rice goat cheese is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of complex flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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