Rice Bowl Formula

Rice bowls are one of my favorite ways to use up leftovers. I have talked about it on the podcast. If you have lots of odds and end leftovers in your refrigerator, you can turn it into a family meal. Rice bowls can take on all kinds of flavors. You can make them Asian, Tex-Mex, Mediterranean, and so much more. The key to successful rice bowls is to have a mix of 5 key elements.

1- Rice  Use any kind you like. I have used white, brown, or even other grains  and seeds like quinoa or farro.

2- Protein I use whatever I have left in the refrigerator including sausage or meatballs. If you don’t have enough protein leftover, open a can of beans, tuna, or salmon.

3-Something Fresh You want something fresh like chopped fruit or veggies. I like cucumbers and tomatoes for Mediterranean bowls, or avocado for a Tex-Mex bowl. 

4-Something Crunchy Crunchy items include nuts, croutons, tortilla chips, sunflower seeds, uncooked ramen noodles and tortilla chips. Be creative. 

5-Sauce Sauce is key to making a rice bowl. It ties all the ingredients together. You can use any sauce you like. Pre-made sauces like spaghetti sauce, bottled salad dressing, BBQ sauce all work well. Make a homemade salad dressing or  one of my simple sauces below. It takes very little time and can take a rice bowl to the next level of amazing!

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Yield: 1 Tablespoon

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 4 minutes

This simple yogurt sauce is amazing on rice bowls or as a simple salad dressing.

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Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Greek Yogurt (I like whole milk yogurt but you can use nonfat.)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice from 1 lemon
• Pinch of Salt

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix yogurt, salt and lemon juice. Use as a topping to a rice bowl or your favorite salad.

Notes

I prefer whole milk Greek Yogurt, but nonfat works too.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 34Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and may not be completely accurate.