Description
Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant Rainbow Rice Buddha Bowl, a delightful mix of fluffy brown rice and fresh, colorful vegetables drizzled with a savory sauce. Perfectly balanced in flavor and nutrition, this dish is not only visually stunning but also customizable to fit your dietary needs. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner and brighten your dining experience with a burst of color and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 1/2 cup carrots (shredded)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 cup red cabbage (shredded)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the brown rice according to package instructions (approximately 45 minutes). Fluff and set aside.
- While the rice cooks, chop bell peppers, carrots, cucumber, and red cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey or maple syrup. Adjust taste as necessary.
- In a large bowl or individual bowls, layer fluffy brown rice as the base and top with prepared vegetables.
- Drizzle the sauce over the veggies and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg