Name: Dragon Ball Gohan's Great Saiyaman Grain Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa or brown rice (for a nutritious base); 1/2 cup cooked edamame beans; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup sliced cucumber; 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, or green); 1/4 cup sliced avocado; 4 oz grilled chicken or tofu (protein source); 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, nori strips

Ingredients

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1 cup quinoa or brown rice (for a nutritious base)
1/2 cup cooked edamame beans
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
1/4 cup sliced avocado
4 oz grilled chicken or tofu (protein source)
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, nori strips

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Instructions

Cook 1 cup of quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions, using vegetable broth for added flavor. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
Grill your choice of chicken or tofu until golden and tender. Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of soy sauce. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
Start by placing a generous amount of cooked grains into each bowl to create a sturdy base.
Neatly arrange edamame, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and chopped bell peppers atop the grains.
Place sliced grilled chicken or tofu over the vegetables.
Garnish with sliced avocado, chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and nori strips.
Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, then drizzle over the assembled bowl. Add sriracha or wasabi for extra spice if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use vegetable or chicken broth when cooking grains for extra flavor.
To keep leftovers fresh, store the grains, vegetables, and protein separately in airtight containers. Add dressing just before serving.
You can substitute the protein with shrimp, tempeh, or other preferred options.
Adjust the level of spiciness with sriracha or wasabi as preferred.

Author: Serena Miller
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop, Grilling
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Diet: Healthy, High-Protein, Vegetarian options available

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300-350g)
Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 45mg