Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach Rice Bowl with Garlic Soy Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

A hearty vegetarian rice bowl loaded with sautéed mushrooms and spinach tossed in a savory garlic soy dressing for a simple, nourishing meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs uncooked jasmine rice, water, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 4 cups, packed fresh spinach
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden and browned.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 4 cups packed fresh spinach to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and garlic is fragrant.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the mushrooms and spinach, pour the garlic soy dressing over everything, and toss to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve the rice bowl topped with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and crunch.