Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 270 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Spinach, chopped | 220 g | Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Mung sprouts, steamed | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh cilantro | 18 g | Astringent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 20 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh lemon juice | 24 g | Sour · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white rice and cook it with the water until tender; rest covered for eight minutes.
- Prepare the chopped spinach and steamed mung sprouts and fresh cilantro and cook any raw vegetable topping until just tender.
- Toast the cumin, then whisk it with the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and rock salt.
- Divide the warm grain among bowls and arrange the toppings over it.
- Spoon over the dressing immediately and serve the bowl warm, not chilled.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international warm-grain-bowl recipe)
Warm Rice Spinach Sprout Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Warm Rice Spinach Sprout Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (384g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 85 kcal | 325 kcal |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 8.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15.7 g | 60.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 6.0 g |
| Calcium | 25.5 mg | 98.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.44 mg | 5.55 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.3 mg | 78.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 36.7 mg | 141.1 mg |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 512 mg |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 449 mg |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg | 1.33 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Manganese | 0.36 mg | 1.38 mg |
| Selenium | 2.9 µg | 11.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 7.1 mg | 27.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 71.3 µg | 274.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.59 mg | 2.26 mg |
| Vitamin K | 78.2 µg | 300.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.13 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.97 mg | 3.73 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 105.3 µg | 405.0 µg |
| Choline | 6.1 mg | 23.5 mg |
