01
Brown Rice
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Nuttier flavor, longer cook time, more fiber
10.0
white rice substitutes
12 substitutes · avg score 8.8 · Polished long-grain rice — the bran and germ removed. Neutral-flavored starchy base for countless cuisines; cooks quickly, stores well, naturally gluten-free.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Quinoa
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Higher protein, works as side or in bowls
10.0
03
Couscous
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Very fast cooking, fluffy texture
10.0
04
Farro
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Chewy and nutty, cook 25 min; not gluten-free
10.0
05
Millet
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Fluffy when cooked, mild flavor; use 2 cups water
10.0
06
Bulgur
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Nutty chewy texture; cooks fast and works in pilafs, salads, and stuffed vegetables
10.0