Vegetarian Brown Rice Bowl

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This Vegetarian Brown Rice Bowl is packed with nutrient-rich veggies and grains, and makes such an easy meal prep idea for a week’s worth of lunches! We’re big fans of meals in bowls over here on Fit Foodie Finds. Whether it’s this vegetarian brown rice bowl or this mediterranean vegan buddha bowl or these delicious vegetarian harvest grain bowl, you can’t go wrong with these healthy meal options! vegetarian brown rice bowl topped with hummus ready to be served

All You Need In ONE Bowl!

Get ready for everything you need for a healthy meal all put together nicely in one bowl! These vegetarian brown rice bowls are savory and delicious, and perfect for meal prepping easy lunches or weeknight dins.

Vegetarian Brown Rice Bowl — Deconstructed

No surprise that this vegetarian brown rice bowl is packed with delicious and nutritious ingredients! But know that nothing is set in stone with recipe (much like ALL of our bowl recipes!); you can absolutely sub in other ingredients you have on hand when the bowl mood strikes. Roasted Veggies We know that everyone’s ovens are different and this is why bake time might vary up or down. Our biggest tip for getting perfect roasted vegetables is actually how you chop them. You’ll note in the recipe card that we instruct dice all of your root vegetables to approximately the same size. This will ensure all of your vegetables cook evenly. For this recipe, we use:
  • Sweet potato
  • Yellow onion
  • Broccoli florets
  • Minced garlic
But feel free to use whatever hearty veggies you have on hand. roasted veggies for this vegetarian brown rice bowl Brown Rice Are you a short grain brown rice kind of person? Or do you prefer long grain goodness? We love short grain brown rice, but either one will do for this vegetarian brown rice bowl! And either are great to be meal prepped! Pro Tip: we love to prep rice or quinoa for the week on Sundays. That way, it can be used for more than one recipe throughout the week. Double the brown rice for this recipe for the option to make a side of cilantro brown rice, too! Taco night, anyone?! short grain brown rice for vegetarian brown rice bowls Greens GREENS. You can use any kind of leafy green that your heart desires for this recipe! We found the most beautiful sprouts and baby kale for this bowl. But feel free to use arugula, spinach, romaine, or your favorite spring mix — whatever’s looking the best at your local grocer! Hummus If you’ve never made homemade hummus, you’re missing out! Hummus is typically made from a base of garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt + any specific flavorings! If you’re in a time crunch, no worries…you can swap this homemade roasted red pepper hummus out for your favorite store-bought version (we love Sabra!). Either way, don’t leave it out because this vegetarian brown rice bowl could use the extra fiber and protein! Hemp Hearts Hemp hearts add a nice little nutty crunch to these vegetarian brown rice bowls! Simply sprinkle a handful on top of your bowl and know you’re adding a hearty dose of healthy fats and protein. Don’t have hemp hearts on hand? Sub in your favorite nuts or seeds. Tahini  Drizzle a tablespoon of tahini over your bowl for an added splash of flavor throughout. Pro Tip: If you’re making these bowls for meal prep, wait to add the tahini drizzle til right before you’re going to serve and eat this recipe!

Can you Double this Recipe?

Yes! In fact you can double, triple or even 1/2 or 1/4 this recipe to your heart’s content. It’s great for meal prep for the week, or if you’re looking for a way to use the last of your veggies, the 1/2 option might suit you well! Either way, you can’t go wrong with prepping a batch of these vegetarian brown rice bowls for the week, or whipping up a single serve on a moment’s notice.

How to Store Vegetarian Brown Rice Bowls

If you’re looking to meal prep these bowls and then eat them throughout the week, simply store in air-tight containers in the fridge for 3-5 days. Pro Tip: wait to add the hummus and tahini dressing til you’re about to serve these bowls! vegetarian brown rice bowl ready to be served

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5 from 3 votes

Vegetarian Brown Rice Bowl

This Vegetarian Brown Rice Bowl is packed with nutrient-rich veggies and grains, and makes such an easy meal prep idea for a week’s worth of lunches!
By: Lee Hersh
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

For the Roasted Veggies

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
  • 2 large sweet potato, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 8 cups of broccoli florets, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

For the Bowls

  • 1 cup short grain brown rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups raw kale, deboned and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup roasted red pepper hummus
  • 1 cup sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
  • 2 tablespoons tahini

Instructions 

  • First, preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Next, prepare the rice by adding the rice and water to a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Then, turn heat to low cover pot, and let the rice simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until water has dissolved.
  • Next, spread the sweet potato, onion, and broccoli evenly over the greased baking sheet. Toss in olive oil and garlic.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over the vegetables and then place into the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes at 375ºF, tossing halfway.
  • Prepare the kale by placing kale into a bowl and drizzling with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
  • Massage the kale with hands until the kale breaks down by about half (read more about how to massage kale here). Set kale aside.
  • Remove rice from the stove top when finished and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
  • Remove vegetables from the oven. Set aside.
  •  Assemble bowls by evenly distributing rice, vegetables, kale, sprouts, hummus, hemp seeds, and tahini between four bowls or meal prep containers* and enjoy!

Tips & Notes

*If you are meal prepping these bowls, wait to add the tahini until right before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 /4 recipe, Calories: 519 kcal, Carbohydrates: 76 g, Protein: 19 g, Fat: 23 g, Fiber: 13 g, Sugar: 11 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Em @ Love A Latte
October 24, 2014 9:41 am

Short grain brown rice is my favorite. So nourishing!

Lee Funke
October 24, 2014 11:45 am

It really is THA BEST.

Khaleef @ Fat Guy, Skinny Wallet
October 24, 2014 9:33 am

This recipe looks so good (except for the onion lol)! I like the idea of your posting schedule keeping you on track with your eating.

Lee Funke
October 24, 2014 11:46 am

YOU DON’T LIKE ONION! #gasp

Mario
Mario
July 14, 2016 4:38 pm

Try to rinse the red onion in cold water and then you will see and taste the different

Lee Funke
July 14, 2016 4:55 pm
Reply to  Mario

Interesting! Will for sure have to try that.

PBJenny
October 24, 2014 9:17 am

I notice that you post recipes every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday … but that’s only because I’m obsessed with you ๐Ÿ™‚ Speaking of schedules — Skype this weekend?! And by Skype… I mean Sky Pie.

Lee Funke
October 24, 2014 11:46 am
Reply to  PBJenny

๐Ÿ˜€ Shhhhh. You can’t tell anyone our secret name for skype. #toomuchtodrink

Brittany @ Delights and Delectables
October 24, 2014 9:10 am

Love it!!! I’ll be over for lunch mmkay?? ๐Ÿ™‚

Lee Funke
October 24, 2014 11:46 am

I’d love that ๐Ÿ˜€ I get bored talking to my plants.

Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
October 24, 2014 8:14 am

These rice bowls are just what I need to have ready for weekday lunches!

Lee Funke
October 24, 2014 11:47 am

BOOM!

Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
October 24, 2014 8:09 am

Lee, this looks so yummy!

Lee Funke
October 24, 2014 11:47 am

Thanks, lady! Did you get your grill yet?!

Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
October 24, 2014 11:50 am
Reply to  Lee Funke

Haha, about that….you should read my post today ๐Ÿ˜‰

Alex
October 24, 2014 7:44 am

Another great combo. And topped with roasted red pepper hummus? #winning can’t wait to try this one out! My favorite veggies to roast recently have been sweet potatoes and beets!

Lee Funke
October 24, 2014 11:47 am
Reply to  Alex

o0o beets! I just started to like beets ๐Ÿ˜‰ Took me a while…but I’m warming up to them.

Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom
October 24, 2014 6:20 am

Yes, as a food blogger, boy we can get off track if we don’t stay on a schedule. Thanks for sharing. And I think I may just prep that rice bowl this weekend for next week. YUM!!

Erin @ The Almond Eater
October 24, 2014 6:08 am

This looks like an awesome weeknight meal! I tried short grain rice for the first time this week–what had taken me so long?? I have no idea, but I like it a lot better.

Lee Funke
October 24, 2014 6:47 am

OMG it is so much better! I finally found it at a co-op in bulk. For like $2.50/pound. SUCH A STEAL!

meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles
October 24, 2014 5:59 am

Love this combo! I swear I live on something like it every day of my life lately lol. Although I do need to by hemp seeds rather than just eating them mixed in already to some cereal/grain mixes I already have on hand. And now I also want red pepper hummus. Thanks for the idea.

Lee Funke
October 24, 2014 6:47 am

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is. tha. best. I need to make a homemade version…stat!

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