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A vibrant and healthy rice bowl recipe filled with brown rice, chickpeas, roasted squash, kale, and red cabbage.

How to Make Rice Bowls Recipes Like a Pro (2025)

Learn to create delicious and versatile rice bowls that blend nutrition with vibrant international flavors. This guide empowers home cooks to adapt and personalize their bowl recipes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Sauce Prep 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: International
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turmeric Tahini Sauce
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2-4 tbsp water to thin
For the Bowl Components
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced watermelon radish
  • 1/4 cup julienned rainbow carrots
  • 1 cup kale
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp sauerkraut

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Make the turmeric tahini sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, turmeric, and garlic powder. Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the roasted sweet potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. Assemble the bowl: In a large bowl, add the cooked brown rice as the base.
  4. Arrange the toppings: Artfully arrange the roasted sweet potatoes, shredded red cabbage, watermelon radish, rainbow carrots, kale, chickpeas, and sauerkraut over the rice.
  5. Drizzle with sauce: Generously drizzle the turmeric tahini sauce over the entire bowl.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade rice bowl.

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to swap vegetables, proteins, grains, or sauces based on your preferences and what you have on hand. For meal prepping, store each component separately and assemble just before serving to maintain freshness.

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