Name: Banh Mi Black Rice Bowls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup black rice, rinsed; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari; 2 teaspoons fish sauce or tamari; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 (14 ounce) package firm water-packed tofu, cubed; 0.5 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup julienned carrot; 1 cup julienned daikon radish; 0.5 cup shredded red cabbage; 0.25 cup fresh mint and/or cilantro; Sriracha mayo & sliced jalapeño for garnish

Banh Mi Black Rice Bowls

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For this easy dinner recipe, we've taken inspiration from the popular Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, but lost the bun to make room for one of our favorite whole grains: black (aka forbidden) rice. To make these healthy grain bowls vegetarian, simply use additional tamari in place of the fish sauce.

Adam Dolge

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Heart Healthy High Calcium Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup black rice, rinsed
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari
2 teaspoons fish sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon honey
1 (14 ounce) package firm water-packed tofu, cubed
½ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup julienned carrot
1 cup julienned daikon radish
½ cup shredded red cabbage
¼ cup fresh mint and/or cilantro
Sriracha mayo & sliced jalapeño for garnish

Directions

Combine rice, water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix oil, tamari, fish sauce (or more tamari) and honey in a large bowl. Add tofu and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Whisk vinegar, sugar and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add carrot and daikon and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and discard liquid.
Divide the rice, tofu, marinated vegetables and cabbage among 4 bowls. Serve topped with herbs, Sriracha mayo and jalapeño, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323	Calories
11g	Fat
41g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 4g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 17g	34%
Total Fat 11g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Vitamin A 3784IU	76%
Vitamin C 8mg	8%
Folate 19mcg	5%
Sodium 589mg	26%
Calcium 217mg	17%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 17mg	4%
Potassium 161mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.