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A vibrant and healthy rice bowl recipe for beginners, featuring brown rice, avocado, edamame, cucumber, spinach, and a drizzle of sesame dressing.

The Ultimate Rice Bowls Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide is for beginner cooks who want to explore the versatility of rice bowls. It offers easy, nutritious, and customizable meals suitable for various dietary 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

  • 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. Prepare the Sesame-Miso Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, toasted sesame oil, mirin, sugar, and toasted sesame seeds until smooth.
  3. Assemble the rice bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice among four bowls. Top with edamame beans, sliced cucumbers, sliced avocados, and baby spinach leaves.
  4. Drizzle each bowl with a splash of extra-virgin olive oil and the Sesame-Miso Dressing.
  5. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and strips of toasted nori seaweed. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

This recipe is a starting point. Feel free to customize your rice bowls with your favorite proteins, vegetables, and sauces. For a low-carb or keto option, you can substitute cauliflower rice for brown rice.

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