Build Your Own Rice Bowl & More Rice Bowl Ideas
Use this formula to mix and match your favorite ingredients to build your own delicious rice bowl! Perfect for an easy lunch or meal prep.
Servings: 4
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup uncooked rice (long grain white or brown rice recommended)
Protein (pick one)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 1 lb shrimp (tails removed + deveined)
- 1 package tofu (pressed + cut into ½ inch cubes)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Vegetables (use 4 cups)
- bagged slaw mix
- stir fry blend mix
- roasted vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, brussels sprouts)
- shredded carrots, cucumbers or radishes
- steamed vegetables (broccoli or cauliflower florets)
Sauce (use 2-4 tablespoons)
Extras
- ¼ cup cashews
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- green onions
- fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
- Cook protein according to your favorite method. See how to cook tofu; perfect baked chicken breast.
- Cook vegetables according to your favorite method. Stir fry mix is best sauteed. Slaw mix and shredded vegetables may be added uncooked.
- Assemble rice bowls: ½ cup rice½ cup protein (4 oz)1 cup vegetables1-2 tablespoons of sauce drizzled over topextra toppings
Notes
nutritional information is for ½ cup cooked rice, 4 oz chicken breast, 1 cup slaw mix and ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 836mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg