Colorful Veggie Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

A vibrant rice bowl loaded with colorful vegetables and a tangy sesame dressing, perfect for a fun and healthy meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, water, carrot, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by whisking together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl until well combined.
4. Step 4: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and transfer to serving bowls.
5. Step 5: Arrange 1 medium julienned carrot, 1/2 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, 1/2 cup cooked shelled edamame, and 2 sliced green onions over the rice.
6. Step 6: Drizzle the sesame dressing evenly over each bowl and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Toss gently before eating to combine all vibrant flavors.