Miso-Glazed Rice Bowl with Roasted Vegetables

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This miso-glazed rice bowl with roasted vegetables is a 30-minute weeknight dinner — white miso paste and mirin glaze broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers served over fluffy white rice, ready with one pan and minimal cleanup. Naturally vegetarian and under 500 calories per serving. For more Japanese-inspired weeknight dinners or other vegetarian rice bowls, browse the full collection.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Place 2 cups cooked white rice in a serving bowl and top with 1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, cut into small florets).
  3. Step 3: Pour the miso glaze mixture over the vegetables and rice, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Miso-Glazed Rice Bowl with Roasted Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Rice Bowl with Roasted Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (400g) cooked white rice from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Rice Bowl with Roasted Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Miso-Glazed Rice Bowl with Roasted Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Miso-Glazed Rice Bowl with Roasted Vegetables?

Japanese one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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