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A close-up of a meal prep container filled with rice, seasoned ground meat, black beans, pickled onions, avocado, and lime wedges.

Rice Bowls Recipes Meal Prep That Actually Tastes Great

This recipe provides a flavorful and practical approach to meal prepping rice bowls, perfect for busy individuals and families seeking delicious, healthy, and convenient meals for the week.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickled Red Onions
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the Rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cup rice e.g. white or brown
  • 3 cup broth e.g. chicken or vegetable
  • 3-6 tsp beet juice for color
For the Ground Chicken
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
For Assembly
  • 6 meal prep containers
  • 3 avocado sliced, half per container

Equipment

  • glass jar or bowl
  • Medium pot
  • Large frying pan or skillet
  • Meal prep containers

Method
 

  1. For the pickled red onions: Combine the thinly sliced red onion, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and salt in a glass jar or bowl. Stir well and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. For the rice: Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in salt, then rice, and stir frequently for about 1 minute until the rice is evenly coated. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-18 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in beet juice to achieve desired pink color, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  3. For the ground chicken: Heat oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onions and minced garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened, stirring often. Add ground chicken, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook, breaking up the meat, until cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Set aside.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide all prepared ingredients evenly among 6 meal prep containers. Add half an avocado to each container.

Notes

These rice bowls are designed for meal prep, allowing you to prepare them in advance for quick and easy meals throughout the week. Feel free to substitute ground chicken with other ground meats or adjust seasonings to your preference.

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