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Healthy Asian Power Bowl

Savor a Nutritious Fusion of Fresh Flavors with Our Asian Power Bowl

4servings
35 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Healthy Asian Power Bowl

About this recipe

Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant Asian Power Bowl, a harmony of nutritious ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this bowl combines wholesome brown rice with fresh vegetables and a tangy homemade dressing. Customize with your favorite toppings for a meal that's both satisfying and energizing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.

  2. 2

    Blanch edamame in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to create the dressing.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, edamame, carrots, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, and green onions.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the dressing over the bowl and gently toss to combine.

  6. 6

    Serve the bowls, sprinkled with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds on top.

Chef's tip

Feel free to swap brown rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter version. Adjust the level of sweetness in the dressing by adding more or less honey.

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