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Vibrant Dr. Seuss Rainbow Rice Bowls

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A colorful, kid-friendly rice bowl recipe inspired by Dr. Seuss, featuring naturally colored rice, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini dressing. Easy to prepare and perfect for picky eaters.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice (uncooked)
  • Natural food colorings: beetroot powder or fresh beet juice, turmeric powder, spirulina powder or butterfly pea flower tea, carrot juice or paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • Warm water to thin dressing
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups (about 370 grams) of jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear. Drain well.
  2. Combine the rice with 3 cups (710 ml) of water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. Once cooled slightly, split the rice evenly into 4-5 small bowls.
  5. Add natural colorings one at a time: 1 teaspoon beetroot powder with water for pink, a pinch of turmeric for yellow, 1 teaspoon spirulina or butterfly pea tea for blue/green, and carrot juice or paprika for orange. Gently fold the color into the rice until evenly tinted.
  6. Steam broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  7. Rinse and drain chickpeas if using canned. Slice avocado and shred carrots and cabbage.
  8. Whisk together 2 tablespoons tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Add warm water a teaspoon at a time until dressing is smooth and pourable. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Assemble bowls by layering rainbow rice side by side or in stripes.
  10. Top with chickpeas, steamed broccoli, shredded cabbage, carrots, and avocado slices.
  11. Drizzle tahini dressing over the bowl, sprinkle fresh herbs if using, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use natural powders or fresh juices for coloring to avoid artificial additives. Let rice cool slightly before coloring to prevent clumping. Steam broccoli until tender-crisp to maintain color and texture. Dressing can be thinned with warm water for desired consistency. Kids can help assemble bowls to encourage eating.

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Keywords: rainbow rice bowl, kids recipe, colorful rice, healthy rice bowl, natural food coloring, tahini dressing, gluten-free, vegan option

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