Warm Winter Veggie Rice Bowl
Mains
Fresh, comforting, and meal prep friendly, this bowl has it all.
Servings: 4-6
Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Rice Bowl
- 2 heads of broccoli, broken into florets
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3-4 carrots, cut into chips
- 5 cups kale, chopped
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cups pistachios or walnuts, chopped
- 1 handful fresh dill, chopped
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Tasty Bite turmeric rice (or rice of your choice)
Lemon Tahini Dressing
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard, heaping
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp warm water
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- salt and pepper, to taste
Process
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the broccoli, carrots and chickpeas with olive oil and the spices until evenly coated. Spread into an even layer on the lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until the chickpeas are crispy and the vegetables are tender.
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While the veggies roast, prepare your rice according to package instructions.
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Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust as needed, then set aside until ready to assemble.
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To prep the kale, mix the leaves with a little olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper and then massage until tender.
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Layer the rice, roasted vegetables, kale, fresh herbs, and pistachios. Drizzle the dressing over the top and serve.
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