Rainbow Veggie Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A vibrant and nutritious rice bowl featuring a medley of fresh vegetables and tangy dressing, perfect for a colorful meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired healthy bowl recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, red bell pepper, diced, cucumber, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until well combined to create the dressing.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 large shredded carrot, 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage, 1 cup cooked shelled edamame, and 2 sliced green onions.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetables, tossing gently to evenly coat everything with the tangy sauce.
4. Step 4: Transfer the mixture into serving bowls and sprinkle 2 tbsp sesame seeds on top for added crunch and flavor.