Chopped Bowl
A vibrant, protein‑packed chopped bowl that’s perfect for a quick, healthy lunch on the go. Crisp vegetables, seasoned rice, and a simple dressing come together for a balanced meal in minutes.
Recipe by MaKayla Thomas· Structured by ReelsMeals
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25 min estimated total time for 1 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup cucumber
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 0.5 avocado
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 bowl
Instructions
- 1Cook the brown rice according to package instructions (about 15 minutes); once done, spread it on a plate to cool.
- 2While the rice is cooking, rinse and drain the canned chickpeas.
- 3Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into bite‑size pieces; julienne the carrots.
- 4Slice the avocado just before assembling to prevent browning.
- 5In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice to create a simple dressing.
- 6Place the cooled rice in the serving bowl as the base.
- 7Arrange the chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, and avocado on top of the rice in sections for a colorful presentation.
- 8Drizzle the dressing evenly over the entire bowl.
- 9Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top for added texture and flavor.
- 10Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours for a convenient packed lunch.
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- How long does it take to make Chopped Bowl?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Chopped Bowl recipe make?
- This recipe makes 1 serving as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Chopped Bowl recipe come from?
- It was shared by MaKayla Thomas on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.