Asian Grain Bowl with Vegetables
Sep 01, 2023, Updated Sep 10, 2024
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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
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
- 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
- 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.
- Set aside in separate bowls.
- Shred the chicken.
- Make the dressing: Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Set aside in a small bowl or mason jar.
To serve:
- 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.
- If you are meal prepping, separate everything out in the meal prep containers. Keep the dressing off to the side.
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.
Try More Delicious Recipes
- Spring Roll Bowls
- Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Bowls
- Veggie Tofu Bowls with Peanut Sauce
- Tomato Panzanella Bowl
- Grilled Cowboy Caviar
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Asian Grain Bowls with Veggies
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
