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A vibrant and delicious rice bowl recipe for meal prep, featuring rice, seasoned ground meat, black beans, avocado, crumbled cheese, and pickled red onions.

Rice Bowls Recipes Meal Prep That Actually Tastes Great

This recipe provides a delicious and healthy way to meal prep rice bowls. It features flavorful ground chicken, quick pickled red onions, and perfectly cooked rice, all assembled for easy lunches or dinners throughout 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, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickled Red Onions
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups rice e.g., white or brown
  • 3 cups broth e.g., chicken or vegetable
  • 3-6 tsp beet juice for color, optional
For the Ground Chicken
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground chicken or 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
  • 3 whole avocado sliced or diced, divided

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 add the rice and stir frequently for about 1 minute until 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 (if using), 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. Add the ground chicken or turkey, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook, breaking up the meat, until cooked through. Stir in chopped cilantro and set aside.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide all ingredients evenly between 6 meal prep containers. Add half an avocado to each container.

Notes

These rice bowls are perfect for meal prepping. Store assembled bowls in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can customize toppings with your favorite vegetables or sauces.

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