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A vibrant rice bowl topped with sliced avocado, edamame, greens, nori, and sesame seeds, part of The Ultimate Rice Bowls Recipes Guide.

Beginner-Friendly Rice Bowls

This guide provides a simple recipe for creating delicious and healthy rice bowls, perfect for beginners. You'll learn to assemble a balanced meal with fresh ingredients and a flavorful dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Dressing Prep 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Notes

You can customize your rice bowls with other vegetables like shredded carrots, bell peppers, or corn. For a protein boost, add grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp.

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