Rainbow Roasted Vegetable Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Mediterranean-inspired roasted vegetables over fluffy brown rice with zesty herb sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 cup purple cauliflower florets
04 - 1 cup broccoli florets
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
07 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Grains

11 - 1.5 cups uncooked brown rice
12 - 3 cups water
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Herb Sauce

14 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
17 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
18 - 1 small garlic clove
19 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
20 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
21 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Arrange all diced and sliced vegetables on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time, until vegetables are tender with light caramelization on edges.
04 - Rinse brown rice under cold running water. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Combine parsley, cilantro, basil, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until mixture reaches smooth consistency.
06 - Divide cooked brown rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with roasted vegetables and drizzle generously with herb sauce before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vibrant and visually appealing with a variety of colorful vegetables.
  • Highly nutritious and packed with vitamins and minerals.
  • Completely vegan, gluten-free, and simple to prepare.
02 -
  • Rinsing brown rice under cold water before cooking removes excess starch and helps prevent the grains from becoming gummy.
  • The herb sauce can be made up to two days in advance and stored in the refrigerator; just give it a quick stir before drizzling.
  • Cut your vegetables into uniform sizes so they all finish roasting at the same time.
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