Hearty bowls combine grains, global sauces, roasted vegetables, and protein for a vibrant, customizable meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup uncooked brown rice or quinoa
02 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth
→ Roasted Vegetables
03 - 2 cups broccoli florets
04 - 1 large sweet potato, diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Protein
09 - 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Miso-Butter Sauce
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan butter
15 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
16 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
17 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup
18 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Gochujang-Maple Sauce
19 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
20 - 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
21 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
22 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
23 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
→ Toppings
24 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
25 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
26 - 1/2 cup pickled red onions (optional)
# Method:
01 - Set oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow to reach temperature.
02 - Rinse brown rice or quinoa thoroughly and combine with water or vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until grains are tender: about 20–25 minutes for brown rice, 15 minutes for quinoa. Fluff with fork after cooking.
03 - Toss broccoli, sweet potato, and red bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until vegetables are golden and tender.
04 - Mix chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Arrange on a separate baking sheet and roast for 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
05 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter or vegan butter. Whisk in white miso, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame oil, blending until completely smooth.
06 - In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil until the mixture is fully emulsified.
07 - Divide cooked grains into four serving bowls. Add roasted vegetables and chickpeas. Drizzle with desired quantity of miso-butter or gochujang-maple sauce. Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and pickled red onions, if using.
