FusionMainEasy

Black Rice Buddha Bowl

Name: Black Rice Buddha Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 2 cups Agriko black rice; 4 cups vegetable broth or water; 1 medium ripe avocado, sliced; 1 cup roasted chickpeas (seasoned with cumin and paprika); 2 cups mixed microgreens and spinach; 1 medium cucumber, julienned; 1 large beetroot, roasted and cubed; ¼ cup tahini dressing (tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, salt); 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Prep 20 mins

Cook 30 mins

Total 50 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 cups Agriko black rice
4 cups vegetable broth or water
1 medium ripe avocado, sliced
1 cup roasted chickpeas (seasoned with cumin and paprika)
2 cups mixed microgreens and spinach
1 medium cucumber, julienned
1 large beetroot, roasted and cubed
¼ cup tahini dressing (tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, salt)
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

Rinse Agriko black rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear, removing any excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil, then add the rinsed black rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
While rice cooks, prepare your toppings: roast the chickpeas at 400°F for 15 minutes, roast beetroot cubes for 20 minutes, and whisk together tahini dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Fluff the cooked black rice with a fork and divide evenly among four bowls, creating a base layer.
Arrange all prepared toppings artfully around each bowl: microgreens and spinach, sliced avocado, roasted chickpeas, beetroot, and julienned cucumber in separate sections.
Drizzle tahini dressing generously over each bowl and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.
Serve immediately while the rice is still warm and toss gently before eating to combine all flavors and textures.

Chef's Tip

Cook your Agriko black rice ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 3 days—this bowl is perfect for meal prep. You can mix and match seasonal vegetables based on availability; the key is maintaining the contrast between the dark rice base and bright, colorful toppings.