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A vibrant and healthy rice bowl with brown rice, edamame, cucumber, avocado, seaweed, and a creamy dressing. This is one of the ultimate rice bowls recipes.

Beginner's Rice Bowl with Sesame-Miso Dressing

This recipe provides a simple and customizable rice bowl perfect for beginners. It features brown rice, edamame, avocado, and cucumber, all brought together with a flavorful sesame-miso dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Toasting Sesame Seeds 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Bowl
  • 2 cup frozen shelled edamame beans
  • 4 cup cooked brown rice
  • 4 Persian cucumbers sliced into rounds
  • 3 avocados peeled and sliced
  • 2 handful baby spinach leaves
  • 1 splash extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds white, black, or both, toasted
  • 4 nori seaweed sheets toasted and cut into thin strips
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
For the Sesame-Miso Dressing
  • 3 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds white, black, or both, toasted

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, toasted sesame oil, mirin, sugar, and toasted sesame seeds until smooth.
  3. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice among four bowls. Top with edamame beans, sliced cucumbers, sliced avocados, and baby spinach leaves.
  4. Drizzle each bowl with a splash of extra-virgin olive oil and the sesame-miso dressing.
  5. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and strips of toasted nori seaweed. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

Feel free to customize your rice bowls with your favorite vegetables, proteins, or sauces. This recipe is a great starting point for exploring different flavor combinations.

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