Asian Grain Bowls with Veggies
Grain bowls are a dish that combines whole grains, fresh vegetables, protein, crunchiness and a delicious sauce.
Servings: 3
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: 757kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1586mg | Potassium: 1369mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1181IU | Vitamin C: 187mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 5mg