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Brown Rice Buddha Bowl

Brown Rice Buddha Bowl layers nutty brown rice with crisp-tender snow peas, chickpeas, tofu, and colorful veggies, all brought to life by a Thai basil–lime dressing with a touch of heat. Toasted sesame seeds add aromatic crunch, while green onions and cilantro brighten each bite. Ideal for a satisfying lunch or light dinner when you want something fresh, vibrant, and filling.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook18 mins
  • Serves3
  • DifficultyEasy
Brown Rice Buddha Bowl
  1. 1

    Put water, brown rice, and salt in a pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid; bring to high pressure following the manufacturer's directions. Cook for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally per the manufacturer's instructions. Drain any leftover water and move the rice to a large bowl.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Toast sesame seeds in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring now and then, until evenly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, cook and stir the snow peas until bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Take off the heat and let cool.

  5. 5

    Arrange the snow peas, chickpeas, tofu, baby corn, carrots, and green bell pepper over the brown rice. Drizzle the dressing over the whole bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.

About This Recipe

Brown Rice Buddha Bowl is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 48 mins, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Corn, Brown Rice, Chickpea Pasta, and Chili Pepper. Each serving provides about 687.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Brown Rice Buddha Bowl?
It is a Chinese recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
What is Brown Rice Buddha Bowl made of?
The main ingredients are Baby Corn, Brown Rice, Chickpea Pasta, Chili Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 17 is above.
What goes well with Brown Rice Buddha Bowl?
Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Brown Rice Buddha Bowl?
About 48 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 18 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 687.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Brown Rice Buddha Bowl easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.

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