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A vibrant and healthy rice bowl featuring brown rice, avocado, edamame, cucumber, and seaweed, perfect for The Ultimate Rice Bowls Recipes Guide.

Beginner Rice Bowls

This recipe is designed for beginner home cooks who want to create simple, healthy, and customizable rice bowls. It offers a foundation for mixing and matching ingredients to suit various dietary needs and preferences.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Toasting Sesame Seeds 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Bowl
  • 2 cup frozen shelled edamame beans
  • 4 cup cooked brown rice
  • 4 Persian cucumbers sliced into rounds
  • 3 avocados peeled and sliced
  • 2 handful baby spinach leaves
  • 1 splash extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds white, black, or both, toasted
  • 4 nori seaweed sheets toasted and cut into thin strips
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
Sesame-Miso Dressing
  • 3 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds white, black, or both, toasted

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Toast the nori sheets lightly and cut them into thin strips.
  3. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, toasted sesame oil, mirin, sugar, and toasted sesame seeds until smooth.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice among four bowls.
  5. Arrange the edamame beans, sliced cucumbers, sliced avocados, and baby spinach leaves over the rice.
  6. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and the sesame-miso dressing.
  7. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and nori strips.
  8. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

Feel free to customize your rice bowls with your favorite proteins like tofu, chicken, or fish, and other vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or broccoli. This recipe is a versatile base for many healthy meal creations.

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