Recipe description
October 3, 2026
Adzuki Bean Brown Rice Bowl with Olive and Fermented Pickle Sauce
A fiber-rich bowl with beans, whole grains, olives, and tangy fermented flavor.
High Fiber
Fermented Foods
Whole Grains
87%
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Takes about 2 minutes.
Why this recipe fits you
- Rich in fiber from adzuki beans and brown rice.
- Includes olive oil, olives, garlic, and fermented pickles for flavor and plant-food variety.
- Balances legumes, whole grains, and healthy fats for a satisfying meal.
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Polyphenol support
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Diversity support
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Inflammation-balance support
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Ingredients
Bean, brown
4
tablespoon
Rice, brown
1
cup
Olive
12
piece
Fermented Pickle
4
piece
Oil, olive
2
tablespoon
Garlic
2
clove
Vegetable broth
2
cup
Lemon juice
2
teaspoon
Soy sauce
1
teaspoon
Salt
0.5
teaspoon
Instructions
1
Rinse the adzuki beans and soak them in water for at least 4 hours, then drain.
2
Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
3
Simmer the beans in fresh water for 45-60 minutes until tender, adding salt in the last 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, cook the brown rice in 2 cups of vegetable broth for about 35 minutes until tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5
Chop the fermented pickle and halve the olives.
6
Mince the garlic and whisk it with olive oil, lemon juice, and soy sauce to make the sauce.
7
Stir the chopped fermented pickle and olives into the sauce.
8
Fluff the rice and divide it between two bowls. Top with the cooked adzuki beans.
9
Spoon the olive and fermented pickle sauce over each bowl and serve warm.
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Nutrition
610 kcal
Calories
17 g
Protein
86 g
Carbohydrates
12 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
23 g
Fat
3 g
Saturated fat
2.4 g
Salt
FAQ
How many servings does this adzuki bean brown rice bowl make?
The recipe makes 2 servings.
Do the adzuki beans need to be soaked?
Yes. Soak them in water for at least 4 hours, then drain and rinse before cooking.
How long do the adzuki beans take to cook?
They usually need 45–60 minutes of simmering, or until tender. Add the salt during the final 10 minutes.
Can I use canned adzuki beans?
Yes. Drain and rinse them, then warm them gently before adding them to the bowls. The soaking and long cooking steps are not needed.
How should I cook the brown rice?
Rinse it, then simmer it in 2 cups of vegetable broth for about 35 minutes, until tender and the liquid is absorbed.
What is in the olive and fermented pickle sauce?
It contains chopped fermented pickle, halved olives, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and soy sauce.
Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
Use certified gluten-free vegetable broth and replace regular soy sauce with gluten-free tamari or another suitable alternative.
Is this recipe vegan?
It can be vegan if the vegetable broth, fermented pickle, and soy sauce are free from animal-derived ingredients. Check their labels.
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate the rice, beans, and sauce in covered containers and use them within 2–3 days. Reheat the rice and beans thoroughly, adding the sauce afterward.
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