Florencia Baldini Last Updated on July 3, 2026It’s here… Episode 1 of Dinner in 20!
I wanted to kick off this series with a recipe that I know you’ll come back to all summer long. Whether you’re making it for a quick dinner, meal prepping for work or enjoying it as a fresh packed lunch, this one is a real keeper.
Fresh, colourful, nutritious and ready in less than 20 minutes, with 21g of protein and 10g of fibre per serving to help keep you feeling satisfied.
Welcome to Dinner in 20
Welcome to the very first recipe in my Dinner in 20 series! I created this collection for those evenings when you’re short on time but still want to put something delicious and nourishing on the table. Every recipe is ready in 20 minutes or less, made with simple, everyday ingredients, and designed to help you enjoy balanced meals with protein, fibre and plenty of flavour. Because healthy eating should fit into real life—and most importantly, it should always be something you genuinely look forward to eating. I can’t wait to share many more quick, buonissimo dinners with you!
Why You’ll Love This Bowl
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in just 15 minutes
- Perfect for lunch, dinner or meal prep
- Fresh, colourful and full of Mediterranean flavours
- A good source of protein
- High in fibre
- Naturally gluten-free
- Tastes even better the next day
What Is Black Rice?
If you’ve never tried black rice (also known as Venus rice), you’re in for a treat. It has a deliciously nutty flavour, a slightly chewy texture and a beautiful deep purple colour once cooked. Black rice is a wholegrain rice that naturally contains more fibre than white rice, along with plant compounds called anthocyanins—the same antioxidants that give blueberries and blackberries their deep colour. I love using it in salads and grain bowls because it holds its texture beautifully and doesn’t become mushy, making it perfect for meal prep and packed lunches.
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Black Rice, Prawn & Avocado Bowl
Ingredients
- 165 g fresh king prawns
- 230 g cooked black, Venus rice
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 3 –5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- A handful of fresh basil, torn
- 1-2 tbsp Modena balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Add the fresh king prawns and cook for 2–3 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Drain and leave to cool slightly.
- Heat the black rice in a frying pan with a splash of water, or microwave according to the packet instructions. Leave it to cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the rice to a large bowl and drizzle over the balsamic vinegar.
- Roughly chop the cooked prawns, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, dice the avocado and tear the basil leaves.
- Add everything to the bowl along with the olive oil. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then gently toss until everything is evenly combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. It’s delicious both ways, but I honestly think it tastes even better once chilled.