Asian Grain Bowl with Vegetables

9/1/2023

By Lori Taylor

Grain bowls are a dish that combines whole grains, fresh vegetables, protein, crunchiness and a delicious sauce. They are nutritious trend we can stand behind! They are balanced with colorful and nutrient-dense fresh produce and healthy grains and proteins! Plus, they are easy to make!

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Asian Grain Bowls are a fast and simple meal that are perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, they have so many great flavors and textures. They are spicy, tangy, and savory paired with bites of creaminess and crunch! Asian Grain Bowls have it all!

Mix It Up!

You can’t really go wrong when it comes to making a grain bowl. Use whatever vegetables that you have on hand or that your family enjoys. You can offer a variety of options and each family member can create their own.

Other options you can add or substitute in:

  • Steak
  • Shrimp
  • Carrots
  • Zucchini
  • Kale
  • Snacking Tomatoes
  • Bean Sprouts
  • Nuts
  • Scallions
  • Quinoa

Meal Prep

If you prep meals for the week, these Asian Rice Bowls make for a great healthy option. Simply prep the ingredients ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Store the Spicy Soy Ginger Dressing in a mason jar and pour on when you’re ready to eat! You can enjoy it for any and all meals of the day.

Ingredients Needed to Make a Grain Bowl

ingredients for Asian Grain Bowl

For the Salad

  • 1 cup wholegrain rice, uncooked
  • 12 oz broccoli florets, chopped or whole
  • 12 oz cauliflower florets, chopped or whole
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced into half moons
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 2 cups cooked and pulled chicken (you can use rotisserie or grilled chicken)


Spicy Soy Ginger Dressing

Ingredients for Spicy Soy Ginger Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ juiced lemon
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp sriracha
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (garnish)

How to Assemble a Grain Bowl

Asian Grain Bowl in white dish on wood board
  1. Cook rice as stated in the directions on the package.
  2. Prep the vegetables.  Chop the broccoli and cauliflower florets.
    1. Thinly slice or chop the red cabbage and bell pepper.  
    2. Thinly slice the cucumber into half moons.  
    3. Defrost the edamame.
    4.   Set aside in separate bowls.
  3. Shred the chicken.
  4. Make the dressing: Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk.  Set aside in a small bowl or mason jar.
Spicy Soy Ginger Dressing


To serve:

  1. Assemble the bowls.  In each bowl, divide the rice, chicken, and vegetables evenly.  Serve with dressing on the side and garnish with sesame seeds.
  2. Or, serve all the ingredients in bowls on the table.  People can serve themselves and add sauce as they please.
  3. If you are meal prepping, separate everything out in the meal prep containers. Keep the dressing off to the side.
Asian Grain bowl in white dish with chopsticks surrounded by veggies

How to Store Leftovers

Place any remaining ingredients into an airtight container. Store the dressing in a mason jar and place both in the refrigerator.

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Asian Grain bowl in white dish with chopsticks surrounded by veggies

Asian Grain Bowls with Veggies

Grain bowls are a dish that combines whole grains, fresh vegetables, protein, crunchiness and a delicious sauce.
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Course: Main Course, Main Dishes, Main Dish, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: edemame, cauliflower, cabbage, chicken, bell peppers, broccoli
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1134kcal

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 cup wholegrain rice uncooked
  • 12 oz broccoli florets chopped or whole
  • 12 oz cauliflower florets chopped or whole
  • 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced into half moons
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 2 cups cooked and pulled chicken you can use rotisserie or grilled chicken

For the Spicy Soy Ginger Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ juiced lemon
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp sriracha
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds garnish

Instructions

  • Cook rice as stated in the directions on the package.
  • Prep the vegetables. Chop the broccoli and cauliflower florets.
  • Thinly slice or chop the red cabbage and bell pepper.
  • Thinly slice the cucumber into half moons.
  • Defrost the edamame.
  • Shred the chicken. Set aside in separate bowls.
  • Make dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Set aside in a small bowl.
  • Assemble the bowls. In each bowl, divide the rice, chicken, and vegetables evenly. Serve with dressing on the side and garnish with sesame seeds.
  • Or, serve all the ingredients in bowls on the table. People can serve themselves and add sauce as they please.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1134kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 92g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 2378mg | Potassium: 2046mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1771IU | Vitamin C: 277mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 8mg
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Lori Taylor

Author: Lori Taylor

Lori Taylor is the Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. For ten years she sold fresh produce to over 300 grocery stores throughout the United States, and today she is fully focused on working with the produce supply chain, media, and government to increase fresh produce access & consumption in the US and around the globe. Connect with Lori on LinkedIn.

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