If you are looking for some of the most amazing rice bowl recipes that you can do in a snap, we’ve got you covered. We asked some of our vegan team members to create a few, and boy – it was a feast. It would be crazy not to share those with you as well.
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ToggleRed Cabbage and Thai Tofu Rice Bowl
If you only have half an hour to spare, then one of the fantastic rice bowl recipes you can do is this Red Cabbage and Thai Tofu Rice Bowl. This is around 508 calories per serving.
Ingredients :
Easy cook brown rice
Lemongrass
Groundnut oil
Spring onions
Lime juice
Toasted peanuts
Lime
Light soy sauce
Small red cabbage
Tofu cut into cubes
Mangetout
Basil leaves
Red birds-eye chili
Ginger
Place rice, water, and lemongrass into a pan and wait for it to boil. Check if the rice is tender. From here, you can now heat the oil and stir-fry the tofu until it is golden brown. You may now add the spring onions, garlic, ginger, and chili. After one minute, you can now stir soy sauce and lime juice. When done, add your mangetout and red cabbage.
Plate your rice bowl and put the red cabbage and tofu on top. Don’t forget your peanuts.
Broccoli and Poached Eggs Brown Rice Bowl
Treat yourself to this hearty rice bowl, which we’re sure you and your loved ones will truly enjoy. The burst of different flavors will undoubtedly take you to a different dimension. This is one of the best rice bowl recipes you can finish in less than an hour.
Ingredients:
Long grain brown rice
Water
Salt
Garlic cloves
Crushed red pepper flakes
Carrots
Distilled white vinegar
Reduced sodium soy sauce
Light brown sugar
Broccoli florets
Vegetable oil
Fresno chilies
Large eggs
Green onions
Toasted sesame oil
Place your rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Cover it and wait for 40 minutes. Make sure that the liquid is absorbed by the rice.
Mince the garlic and cut your carrots. From here, you can already mix soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch. Once again, set aside.
You may now cut your broccoli for better cooking. Get your sesame and vegetable oil and turn to medium heat. You may now add your garlic, broccoli, red pepper flakes, and water. Cover and wait until your broccoli is tender. This should take you around three minutes.
After this, you may now add your carrots and your soy sauce mixture. Wait for the sauce to thicken and for your carrots to be tender yet crisp.
Next, get a medium saucepan and add water. Wait for it to boil before adding your vinegar. Crack two eggs into separate bowls. Swirl the water using a spoon and add an egg to the middle of the pan. Quickly add the second egg and wait for it to cook, depending on your preference.
Top your rice with your broccoli mixture and poached egg. Get the chilies and green onions and plate your rice bowl.
Quick Burrito Bowl
You can make this burrito bowl in around 30 minutes. If you are craving Chipotle, this should do you good. The colors are delightful, you’d be satisfying not just your taste palate but your eyes too.
Ingredients:
Basmati rice
Roma tomatoes
Black beans
Drained whole kernel corn
Chopped Romaine lettuce
Salsa
Avocado
Cilantro leaves
Vegan sour cream
Make the Chipotle cream sauce by whisking all the ingredients and putting it aside first. Stir the salsa. Place the rice in your bowl and top it with Romaine lettuce. Don’t forget your beans, corn, and tomatoes. Put your avocado and finish it off with your cream sauce.
Black Bean Burrito and Rice Bowl Recipe
This rice bowl recipe is oozing with flavor, you have to watch out as you might be eating more than you should. It will only take you 30 minutes to prepare and cook. So if your friends are suddenly coming over, this is what you can serve them.
Ingredients:
Basmati rice
Olive oil
Rinsed black beans
Small red pepper
Cumin
Finely diced onion
Finely diced celery
Garlic clove
Smoked paprika
Vegetable stock
Ripe avocado
Feta
Natural yogurt
Chili sauce
Tortilla chips
Cook your rice and set it aside. Now, you can heat the oil in a large frying pan, add your onion and celery. Wait for these to soften a bit before putting the cumin, paprika, and garlic. After five minutes, you can stir the black beans, red pepper, and stock.
Roasted Root Vegetable Bowl with Wild Rice
This extremely healthy rice bowl is perfect for anyone. This should take you an hour to prepare and cook. A bit long for some, but definitely worth it.
Ingredients:
Wild rice
Red wine vinegar
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Root vegetables
Dressing:
Tahini
Lemon
Garlic clove
Water
Cumin
Salt and pepper
Toppings:
Pomegranate arils
Chopped kale
Chopped walnuts
Prepare your rice for about forty minutes. Make sure that it is tender. Drain the rice and add olive oil and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
While waiting for the rice, you can preheat the oven to 400ºF. On a baking sheet, place your root vegetables and drizzle them with olive oil. Season to taste and roast it for about 45 minutes. Stir it every fifteen minutes and wait for the edges to turn brown.
As for the dressing, just add all other ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk and wait for it to be smooth. If you wish to change the texture, you may add water.
Tropical Coconut Rice Bowl
Try one of the best rice bowl recipes on this list. For sure, everyone will love it. Create the Tropical Coconut Rice Bowl and let your family and friends enjoy this feast.
Ingredients:
Water
Della Rice Jasmine
Coconut milk
Salt
Carrots
Black beans
Mango
Fresh cilantro
Avocado
Pineapple
Dressing:
Salt
Honey
Greek yogurt
Pineapple chunks
Prepare your large pot with water. Add your Jasmine rice, salt, and coconut milk. Wait for it to boil. Using a blender, add all the ingredients to make your dressing, and set it aside. Now, plate your rice bowls with mango, black beans, fresh pineapple, carrots, cilantro, and avocado. Drizzle the dressing on top of your rice bowl.