Spring Into a Power Bowl Recipe!
March 28, 2025
Written by Sally Larrington-Brown
Making healthy eating choices is essential for maintaining overall well-being and vitality. The foods we consume play a significant role in how we feel, how our bodies function, and our long-term health. By choosing nutrient-dense, whole foods and practicing mindful eating, we can fuel our bodies with the right nutrients, boost energy levels, and support a strong immune system. Whether you're looking to improve your physical health, mental clarity, or simply feel better day-to-day, making healthier food choices is a powerful step in the right direction. Here's a delicious power bowl to get you started.
Mango Ginger Rice Bowl
Prep time; 20 min. — Cook time; 5 min. — Total time; 25 min.
This refreshing rice bowl is one of my favourite healthy spring/summer meals - basil, mango, and a light sauce add a punch of flavour to a hefty serving of crisp veggies.
Author: Jeanine Donofrio
Recipe type: Main dish
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
2 handfuls snap peas, strings removed
1 to 2 cups cooked short grain white rice or brown
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 small carrot, sliced into very thin coins
½ English cucumber, thinly sliced into coins
1 small ripe mango, diced
½ cup cooked black beans drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons pickled ginger
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
¼ cup toasted peanuts, optional
Sprinkle of sesame seeds, optional
¼ to ½ avocado, optional
Dressing:
2 tablespoons tamari, more for serving
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cane sugar
½ teaspoon sriracha, more for serving
Instructions:
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, cane sugar, and sriracha.
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and place a bowl of ice water nearby. Blanch the snap peas by placing them in the boiling water for 1½ minutes, then scoop them into the ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain, pat dry, and chop.
Assemble the bowls with the rice, shredded cabbage, carrot, cucumber, mango, black beans, pickled ginger, and basil. Top with the toasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and avocado, if using. Drizzle bowls with half the dressing and serve the rest on the side along with tamari and sriracha, if desired. Enjoy!
