Veggie Bánh Mì Grain Bowls
Veggie Bánh Mì Grain Bowls layer nutty brown rice and quinoa with crisp, quick-pickled cucumbers, carrots, and radishes for a bright, tangy bite. A creamy sriracha mayo adds gentle heat, while peanuts and cilantro bring crunch and freshness. Ideal for a light lunch or weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor and contrasting textures.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Veggie Bánh Mì Grain Bowls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour 3 quarts of water into a saucepan and add the boil-in-bag rice packets. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes. Use a fork to remove the bag and drain. Transfer the cooked rice to a bowl.
- 2
Pour 1 quart of water into a saucepan and add the boil-in-bag quinoa packet. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes. Use a fork to remove the bag and drain. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a bowl.
- 3
Place the cucumber, carrots, and radishes in a bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, 1/4 cup water, sugar, sesame oil, and salt, and bring to a boil. Pour the mixture over the vegetables in the bowl. Let stand for 20 minutes, then drain.
- 4
While the vegetables are pickling, mix the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Stir until well combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 5
Add 1 cup cooked rice and 1/2 cup cooked quinoa to each of 4 bowls. Divide the sriracha mayonnaise evenly among the bowls, drizzling it over the rice and quinoa. Layer the pickled vegetables on top and add 2 tablespoons each of the chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Calories 524.24 kcal High 26%
- Protein 8.62 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 84.31 g 31%
- Total Fat 19.32 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 2.94 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 546.88 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 19.61 g Good Source 70%
- Total Sugars 49.07 g --
- Added Sugars 30.88 g High 62%
- Calcium 41.87 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.71 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 398.34 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 72.37 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 21.69 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Veggie Bánh Mì Grain Bowls is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Carrot, Cucumber, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 524.24 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Veggie Bánh Mì Grain Bowls made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Carrot, Cucumber, Fresh Cilantro, Peanuts. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Veggie Bánh Mì Grain Bowls?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 524.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Veggie Bánh Mì Grain Bowls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Veggie Bánh Mì Grain Bowls healthy?
- Veggie Bánh Mì Grain Bowls has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 524.24 calories and 8.62 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 546.88 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.94 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 30.88 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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