A rice bowl is the ultimate comfort food—you start with a fluffy base of rice and add colorful toppings, proteins, and sauces. It’s quick to make and works for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep.
🍚 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
Base:
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine; quinoa works too)
Protein (choose one or mix):
2 chicken breasts, grilled or pan-seared
OR 1 block firm tofu, pan-fried
OR 1 cup cooked shrimp
Veggies:
1 cup steamed broccoli
1 carrot, shredded
½ cucumber, sliced
½ avocado, sliced
1 cup edamame (optional)
Sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp grated ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
Toppings:
Sesame seeds
Fresh cilantro or green onions
Chili flakes or sriracha (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Cook the Rice
Prepare 2 cups of rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork.
Prepare Protein
Chicken: Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of soy sauce. Grill or pan-sear until golden and fully cooked. Slice.
Tofu: Cut into cubes, pan-fry until crispy, and drizzle with soy sauce.
Shrimp: Sauté with garlic and a dash of sesame oil until pink.
Prepare Veggies
Steam broccoli.
Slice cucumber, carrot, and avocado.
Make the Sauce
Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.
Assemble the Bowl
Add rice as the base.
Layer protein, veggies, and avocado on top.
Drizzle with sauce.
Add Toppings
Sprinkle sesame seeds, green onions, and optional chili flakes.
🍴 Variations
Mexican Style: Use cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, salsa, and grilled chicken.
Mediterranean Style: Add chickpeas, roasted veggies, feta cheese, and tzatziki.
Breakfast Bowl: Top rice with a fried egg, avocado, and sautéed spinach.
👉 This rice bowl recipe is flexible—swap ingredients based on what’s in your fridge and enjoy a nourishing, delicious meal.