Rice Bowls are the ultimate go-to for a quick, versatile, and satisfying meal. From Asian-inspired to Mediterranean flavors, the possibilities are endless. All you need to do is mix and match flavors and you’ve got a different type of bowl for every night of the week.
Why You’ll Love It
- Customizable: Rice bowls are incredibly flexible, allowing you to mix and match proteins, vegetables, and sauces to suit your taste and dietary needs.
- Balanced and nutritious: With a good mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and vegetables, rice bowls provide a well-rounded meal that’s both delicious and nutritious.
- Easy to prepare: Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or whipping up a quick dinner, rice bowls are simple to assemble and require minimal cooking time.
Here are 4 of our favorite combinations to try.
Helpful Tips
- Prep ingredients in advance: Save time by preparing your ingredients ahead of time. Cook your rice, chop your vegetables, and marinate your proteins so that assembling your rice bowl is a breeze.
- Experiment with grains: While traditional rice is always a favorite, don’t be afraid to try different grains like quinoa, farro, or cauliflower rice for a different texture and flavor profile.
- Balance Your flavors: Make sure to include a variety of flavors and textures in your bowl. Combine something crunchy with something creamy, mix sweet with savory, and always include a zesty or tangy element like a squeeze of lime or a drizzle of vinaigrette to bring everything together.
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4 Delicious Customizable Rice Bowls
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice
- Choose your favorite ingredients
Instructions
- To build the bowls, divide the rice and your preferred ingredients between 4 bowls. Garnish.
- Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls:Protein: Crispy shrimpSauce: Bang Bang sauceToppings: Avocado, Edamame, carrot, cucumberGarnish: Cilantro, lime wedges
- Mediterranean Bowls:Protein: Grilled chicken, lamb, or falafelSauce: Tzatziki sauce or hummusVeggies: cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onion slicesGarnish: Fresh parsley or mint
- Teriyaki Bowls:Protein: Teriyaki-glazed tofu, beef, or salmonSauce: Teriyaki sauceToppings: Broccoli, snap peas, bell peppersGarnish: Sesame seeds, green onions
- Mexican Bowls:Protein: Grilled carne asada, chicken, or black beansSauce: lime-cilantro dressingToppings: Black beans, red peppers, corn, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.Garnish: Cilantro, lime wedge
Notes
- Save time by preparing your ingredients ahead of time. Cook your rice, chop your vegetables, and marinate your proteins so that assembling your rice bowl is a breeze.
- While traditional rice is always a favorite, don’t be afraid to try different grains like quinoa, farro, or cauliflower rice for a different texture and flavor profile.
- Make sure to include a variety of flavors and textures in your bowl. Combine something crunchy with something creamy, mix sweet with savory, and always include a zesty or tangy element like a squeeze of lime or a drizzle of vinaigrette to bring everything together.
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Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes and currently has a cookbook in development.
