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A vibrant and healthy rice bowl with brown rice, edamame, cucumber, avocado, spinach, and nori, part of The Ultimate Rice Bowls Recipes Guide for Beginners.

Beginner Rice Bowls

This recipe provides a simple and healthy rice bowl option perfect for beginners. It features brown rice, edamame, avocado, and cucumber, all brought together with a flavorful sesame-miso 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 the miso paste, toasted sesame oil, mirin, sugar, and toasted sesame seeds until smooth.
  2. Assemble the rice bowls. Divide the cooked brown rice among four bowls.
  3. Top the rice with edamame beans, sliced Persian cucumbers, sliced avocados, and baby spinach leaves.
  4. Drizzle each bowl with a splash of extra-virgin olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with toasted nori strips.
  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 or proteins like grilled chicken or tofu. Ensure your brown rice is cooked according to package directions before assembling.

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