forbidden rice bowlmade by Eda

forbidden rice bowl

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Hot Flash Cook Forbidden Rice Bowl

serves 4

ingredients

  • 1 cup forbidden (black) rice
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
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  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 3 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms, broccoli)
    blood sugar & pre-diabetesheart health
  • 5 oz protein of choice (firm tofu, chicken breast, or wild shrimp)
    muscle losstired & low energy
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

method

  1. Rinse forbidden rice under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. In a pot, bring broth to a boil and add rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30–35 minutes until tender.
  3. While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add protein and cook through, about 4–6 minutes depending on choice.
  6. Add vegetables and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 5–7 minutes.
  7. Prepare coconut aminos sauce and pour over vegetables and protein, toss to coat.
  8. Divide cooked rice among bowls, top with stir-fried mixture.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper.

the swaps that make it work

Soy sauce
→ Coconut aminos
Lower sodium, naturally sweeter, easier on digestion, and pairs beautifully with black rice.
heart health
Sesame oil as cooking fat
→ Extra virgin olive oil
More heart-healthy monounsaturated fats; sesame oil reserved in sauce for authentic flavor.
heart health
2 cups vegetables
→ 3 cups vegetables
More fiber and phytonutrients for blood sugar stability and satiety.
blood sugar & pre-diabetesweight gain
4 oz protein
→ 5 oz protein
Extra protein supports muscle maintenance and increases satiety.
muscle losstired & low energy

nutrition per serving

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Calories
385 kcal19% DV
Protein
16 g32% DV
Fiber
8 g32% DV
Saturated fat
1 g5% DV
Added sugar
0 g0% DV
Sodium
520 mg23% DV

Powered by USDA where matched · % daily values per FDA guidelines

Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.