Brown Rice Buddha Bowl

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Brown Rice Buddha Bowl). A fresh and crisp meal in one. Brown rice, vegetables, tofu and chickpeas are topped with a spicy Thai basil dressing and toasted sesame seeds.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 18 mins

Total: 48 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Brown Rice Buddha Bowl

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

Vegetarian Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Whisk lime juice olive oil sesame oil Thai basil and chile pepper in a small bowl to make dressing.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Cook and stir snow peas in the same skillet until bright green 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 5

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.

Nutritional Information

Brown Rice Buddha Bowl

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 583

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18g 36%

Carbohydrates: 80.5g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 13.2g 53%

Sugars: 6.9g

Fat: 22.6g 35%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 6862.7IU 137%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.1mg 63%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 61%

Vitamin C: 59.2mg 99%

Folate: 120.7mcg 30%

Calcium: 303.4mg 30%

Iron: 5.4mg 30%

Magnesium: 182.7mg 65%

Potassium: 712.5mg 20%

Sodium: 691.7mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 51%

Calories From Fat: 203.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.