Edamame and Avocado Rice Bowl with Quick Pickles
In short: Warm rice topped with edamame, creamy avocado, quick-pickled cucumber and radish, and a sesame-ginger sauce. A fresh vegan bowl in about 30 minutes. It takes about 40 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Resting
- 15 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 575 kcal
This bowl is built from contrasts: warm rice, cool pickled cucumber and radish, creamy avocado and edamame that pop between the teeth. The quick pickles need only 15 minutes in vinegar and sugar, which is just enough to soften the cucumber lightly. A sauce of soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup and ginger ties everything together. It is a bright lunch or light dinner that needs little cooking.
Instructions
- Stir the vinegar, sugar and salt in a bowl until dissolved, add the cucumber and radish and toss. Leave for at least 15 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Cook the rice according to the packet until tender, then leave it covered for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
- Cook the edamame in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, drain and cool them under cold water.
- Whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, lime juice and chili sauce together to make the dressing.
- Divide the warm rice among four bowls. Arrange the edamame, drained pickles and sliced avocado on top.
- Drizzle with the sauce and scatter over the spring onions, sesame seeds and nori.
Tips
- Slice the avocado only when you are ready to serve, and press a little lime juice on the slices to keep them green.
- Add cubes of baked tofu, shredded carrot or sliced mango for more variety. The pickling liquid can be reused once for another batch of vegetables.
Questions and answers
Can I meal prep this bowl?
Keep the rice, edamame, pickles and sauce in separate containers for up to 3 days. Slice the avocado fresh, and warm the rice before assembling.
Can I use sushi rice?
Yes. Sushi rice is slightly stickier and holds toppings well. Cook it according to the packet, and season it with 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar if you like.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Replace the soy sauce with tamari and check that the chili sauce has no gluten ingredients. The rest of the bowl is naturally gluten-free.
How long does it take to make Edamame and Avocado Rice Bowl with Quick Pickles?
About 40 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Edamame and Avocado Rice Bowl with Quick Pickles?
About 575 kcal per serving, with 16 g of protein, 80 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 575 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 11 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
