5 Simple Rice Bowl Meals I Home-cooked meals I cook with me

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt + vinegar is a budget-friendly alternative.

tofu

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame provides protein and is lower in calories, while canned beans are economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is heart-healthy, and canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, while canned tuna offers a budget-friendly protein.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Prepare protein by marinating in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for 15 minutes.

Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated protein to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove protein from skillet and set aside.

Add chopped vegetables to the same skillet and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

Combine cooked rice and sautéed vegetables in a large bowl.

Add cooked protein back to the bowl and mix well.

Drizzle with additional soy sauce and sesame oil to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Enjoy your rice bowl warm.

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