Description
Brown Rice Shrimp Bowl with Tomatoes & Avocado is a colorful and nutritious dish that beautifully combines tender shrimp, fluffy brown rice, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado. This vibrant bowl is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, offering a satisfying meal that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. With its customizable toppings and fresh ingredients, this dish meets your cravings while supporting a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh basil or cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse brown rice under cold water. In a medium pot, combine rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for about 40-45 minutes until tender.
- While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and saut? for about 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes; cook for an additional minute until slightly softened.
- Remove from heat and squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp mixture; toss gently to combine.
- Serve cooked brown rice in bowls topped with the shrimp-tomato mixture, sliced avocado, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg