Vegetarian Banh Mi Bowl

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Vegetarian Banh Mi Bowl.

1. Step 1

   Start by boiling 3 quarts of water in a large saucepan.

2. Step 2

   Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the boil-in-bag brown rice packets and let them cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Step 3

   When done, carefully lift the bags out with a fork and drain the rice, transferring it to a bowl.

4. Step 4

   In a separate saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.

5. Step 5

   Add the boil-in-bag quinoa and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Remove the quinoa bag with a fork, drain, and set the cooked quinoa aside in another bowl.

7. Step 7

   While the grains are cooking, prepare the pickled vegetables by combining sliced cucumber, carrots, and radishes in a mixing bowl.

8. Step 8

   In a small saucepan, whisk together rice vinegar, 1/4 cup water, sugar, sesame oil, and salt.

9. Step 9

   Bring this mixture to a boil, then pour it over the vegetables and let them pickle for 20 minutes before draining.

10. Step 10

    Meanwhile, whip up a zesty sriracha mayonnaise by mixing egg-free mayonnaise with sriracha sauce in a small bowl until smooth.

11. Step 11

    Chill this mixture in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.

12. Step 12

    To create your vibrant bowls, start with 1 cup of cooked rice and 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa in each of the four bowls.

13. Step 13

    Drizzle the sriracha mayonnaise generously over the grains, then top with the tangy pickled vegetables.

14. Step 14

    For the finishing touch, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro on each bowl.

15. Step 15

    Enjoy this colorful, flavorful dish that’s perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner!.