Brown Rice Buddha Bowl

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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.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Published on April 4, 2019
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
18 mins
Total Time:
48 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

Rice:

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Dressing:

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon dried Thai basil

  • 1 teaspoon minced hot chile pepper

Vegetables:

  • 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

Directions

  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.

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

  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.

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

  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.

Cook's Note:

I prefer cooking rice in a pressure cooker. If you want, use your preferred method instead.

30 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

583 Calories
23g Fat
81g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 583
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Sodium 692mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 81g 29%
Dietary Fiber 13g 47%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 59mg 66%
Calcium 303mg 23%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 713mg 15%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.