How to Make Brown Rice Buddha Bowl - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy and satisfying meal that's also easy to make? Look no further than the Brown Rice Buddha Bowl! This colorful and nutrient-packed dish is not only delicious, but it's also a great way to get a variety of different foods into your diet in one tasty bowl. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or just looking for a meatless meal option, this Buddha Bowl recipe has something for everyone.

The star of this dish is the brown rice, which serves as a hearty and filling base...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried Thai basil
  • 1 teaspoon minced hot chile pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • ½ (8 ounce) package snow peas
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained
  • ½ (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into strips
  • 16 baby corn, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 green onions, cut on the diagonal
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 18 mins
  • Total Time: 48 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Combine water, brown rice, and salt in a pressure cooker. Close and secure the lid; bring to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Cook for 10 minutes. Release pressure naturally according to manufacturer's instructions. Drain any remaining water and transfer rice to a large bowl.
  • Whisk lime juice, olive oil, sesame oil, Thai basil, and chile pepper in a small bowl to make dressing.
  • Toast sesame seeds in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Cook and stir snow peas in the same skillet until bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Arrange snow peas, chickpeas, tofu, baby corn, carrots, and green bell pepper over the brown rice. Drizzle dressing over the entire bowl; toss to mix. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    583 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 692mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 59mg
    • Calcium: 303mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 713mg