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goji berry rice bowl recipe

Goji Berry Rice Bowl

This goji berry rice bowl is a simple, healthy meal packed with colorful veggies, chewy goji berries, and a light ginger-soy dressing. It's full of flavor, fiber, and plant-based goodness—perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Course: Light Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Fusion, Healthy, Plant-Based
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl (1 serving):
  • ¾ cup cooked brown rice or substitute with quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons dried goji berries soaked in warm water for 10–15 minutes
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup steamed edamame
  • 2 tablespoons red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cucumber diced
  • 1 tablespoon pickled red onion
  • 1 tablespoon roasted almonds chopped
For the Dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Soak the Goji Berries
  1. Put goji berries in a bowl with warm water. Let them sit for 10–15 minutes, then drain.
Prepare the Base
  1. Add warm, cooked brown rice to a serving bowl.
Add Toppings
  1. Arrange the carrots, edamame, red cabbage, cucumber, and pickled red onion around the rice.
Add Goji Berries and Avocado
  1. Scatter the softened goji berries over the bowl. Add sliced avocado on top.
Add Crunch
  1. Sprinkle roasted almonds over the bowl for texture.
Make the Dressing
  1. Whisk or shake all dressing ingredients in a small jar.
Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the bowl just before eating.

Notes

  • Always slice the avocado fresh to avoid browning.
  • You can swap brown rice with jasmine, wild rice, or quinoa.
  • If you meal prep, store dressing and crunchy toppings separately for best texture.
  • This dish works great cold too—just like a rice salad.