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Flavorful New Years Eve Dinner Bowl Recipe with Easy Peanut Ginger Sauce

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A vibrant and comforting dinner bowl featuring black beans, fresh veggies, and a creamy peanut-ginger sauce. Perfect for quick, flavorful meals or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked brown rice (or quinoa for a lighter option)
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or kale
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or grated
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (natural, unsweetened preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or dash of sriracha
  • Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions (for garnish)
  • Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (for crunch)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (to squeeze over)

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 cup of brown rice according to package instructions, about 45 minutes simmering in 2 cups (480 ml) of water. Alternatively, use quick-cooking rice or quinoa in 15-20 minutes. Set aside once fluffy.
  2. Rinse and drain the black beans. Julienne or grate the carrot, slice the cucumber, and shred the cabbage or kale.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, grated ginger, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Whisk together, adding warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until smooth and pourable. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha if desired.
  4. Warm the black beans in a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Divide cooked rice between serving bowls. Top with warm black beans, shredded cabbage, carrots, and cucumber.
  6. Drizzle generously with peanut-ginger sauce.
  7. Sprinkle chopped cilantro or green onions, roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds on top. Serve with lime wedges.
  8. Mix gently before eating and enjoy.

Notes

Warm peanut butter slightly if thick before mixing sauce. Do not overcook veggies to keep crunch. Sauce can be made ahead and stored up to 5 days refrigerated. Keep sauce separate when storing leftovers to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: New Years Eve, dinner bowl, peanut ginger sauce, black beans, healthy, quick recipe, vegan, gluten-free

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