Busy Bowls
I almost hate to call this a recipe, because all you have to do is lightly steam the veggies, toss with the other goodies, and serve. Also, since you can substitute whatever vegetables or grain you have on hand, these bowls are a great way to use up odds and ends in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 2 c cooked brown rice or other whole grain millet works well
- ½ head cauliflower OR ½ head broccoli OR 1 bunch broccolini OR 2 heads baby bok choy chopped into florets/pieces
- 2 large carrots sliced
- 1 big handful snow peas about ¼ lb
- ¼ c finely diced sweet onion
- 1 c cooked beans rinsed and drained (navy beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans all work)
- 3 Tbsp ground flax seeds
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or soy sauce substitute optional
- ½ avocado chopped
- fresh basil or cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Steam the cauliflower (or other cabbage-family vegetable), carrot slices, and snow peas until just crisp-tender. (You’ll want to add the snow peas a little after the other vegetables since they cook faster.)
- In a large bowl, toss the steamed veggies with sweet onion, beans, and ground flax seeds.
- Add 1 cup of cooked rice to each bowl. Add half of the veggie mixture and ¼ chopped avocado to each bowl. Top with soy sauce, fresh basil, and/or fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Nutrition facts calculated with unsalted white beans and 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce per bowl.
Nutrition
Calories: 587kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 681mgPotassium: 1691mgFiber: 26gSugar: 11gVitamin C: 115mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 6mgMagnesium: 246mg
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