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A vibrant and healthy rice bowl recipe with brown rice, roasted sweet potatoes, kale, carrots, chickpeas, and radish.

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

Learn how to create delicious and versatile rice bowls that are perfect for meal prep or entertaining. This guide offers tips on ingredient selection, culinary techniques, and presentation to help you master the art of rice bowl making.
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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: Healthy, Vegan
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turmeric Tahini Sauce
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup water or more, to thin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Bowl Components
  • 1 large sweet potato cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 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 tablespoons sauerkraut

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the turmeric tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, turmeric, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  3. Assemble your bowls. Start with a base of cooked brown rice. Top with the roasted sweet potatoes, chopped kale, chickpeas, sliced watermelon radish, julienned rainbow carrots, shredded red cabbage, and sauerkraut.
  4. Drizzle generously with the turmeric tahini sauce before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize your bowls with your favorite vegetables, proteins, grains, and sauces. This recipe is perfect for meal prepping; store components separately and assemble just before eating.

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