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A vibrant and healthy rice bowl recipe featuring roasted sweet potatoes, kale, chickpeas, shredded carrots, red cabbage, and a slice of watermelon radish.

How to Make Rice Bowls Recipes Like a Pro (2025)

Learn to create delicious and visually appealing rice bowls with this guide. Explore ingredient selection, culinary techniques, and presentation tips to impress your family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Sauce Prep 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turmeric Tahini Sauce
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 cup water or more, to reach desired consistency
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Bowl Components
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 large sweet potato cubed and roasted
  • 1 cup kale chopped
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup watermelon radish thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup rainbow carrots julienned
  • 1/4 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 2 tbsp sauerkraut

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Turmeric Tahini Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, turmeric, minced garlic, and salt. Gradually add water, whisking until the sauce is smooth and reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.
  2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice among four bowls. Arrange the roasted sweet potatoes, chopped kale, chickpeas, sliced watermelon radish, julienned rainbow carrots, shredded red cabbage, and sauerkraut on top of the rice.
  4. Drizzle generously with the Turmeric Tahini Sauce before serving.

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to swap ingredients based on your preferences and what you have on hand. For meal prepping, store each component separately and assemble just before eating to maintain freshness and texture.

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