Maria MarloweWhen it comes to veggies, it’s best to eat a rainbow of colors. And this Rainbow Bowl recipe doesn’t disappoint.
That’s because the color of a fruit or vegetable is an indicator of the phytonutrients it contains. The more colors you eat, the larger the variety of nutrients you get.
Depending on what vegetables you use, this dish can be made relatively quickly. And the name let’s you know just how simple it can be.
You can also be adventurous with spices when roasting your veggies. It’s impossible to go wrong with olive oil, pink salt, and garlic powder, but feel free to add some more flavor with turmeric, cayenne, chipotle powder, oregano, rosemary, thyme, or whatever your heart desires. Your rainbow bowl can be whatever you want to make of it!
Rainbow Bowl Recipe
Servings: 3 / / Time: 50 mins
Ingredients
BOWL
2 cups cooked quinoa
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
12 oz. Brussels sprouts, quartered
½ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. pink salt
1 Tbsp. olive oil
BROCCOLI
2 cups broccoli florets, chopped in bite-size pieces
¼ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. pink salt
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. olive oil
STEAMED CARROT COINS
2 cups carrots, sliced like coins
FENNEL PURPLE CABBAGE
1-2 Tbsp. Water
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups purple cabbage, sliced thin (core removed)
¼ tsp. salt
1 tsp. fennel seed (optional)
TOPPING
1/2 avocado, sliced thin
EASY LEMON TAHINI DRESSING
4 Tbsp. Tahini
4 Tbsp. Water (or more to thin it out)
¼ tsp. pink salt (or more to taste)
2 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 pinches black pepper
2-3 pinches dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450F, and bring a steamer pot of water to a low boil.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
In a bowl, toss Brussels with about 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. pink salt, and 2 tsp. olive oil. Lay out flat on a baking sheet and place in oven for 15 minutes.
BROCCOLI
In same bowl used for Brussels, toss broccoli florets with about 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. pink salt, and 2 tsp. olive oil. After the brussels sprouts have roasted for 15 minutes, take the sheet out of oven, add the broccoli by laying it out flat next to the sprouts on the baking sheet, and return to oven for 10 minutes (so Brussels will cook for 25 minutes total).
CARROT COINS
Meanwhile, in the steamer pot, steam carrots for about 10 minutes, until carrots are tender. Set aside.
PURPLE CABBAGE
While Carrots are cooking, saute the cabbage. In a large pan, heat pan over medium low. Add fennel seeds and minced garlic, allowing to cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the purple cabbage, water, then salt, and allow to cook down, for about 7-10 minutes, until bright purple and tender. (This is called water sauteeing.. you could instead saute traditionally with oil if you choose).
DRESSING
In a small bowl, with a fork, whisk together tahini, water, and salt, until fully combined. Next add in lemon juice, and a pinch of fresh ground black pepper and oregano if using. Whisk well until fully combined.
To serve, in three bowls, divide the quinoa and veggie ingredients equally, and place in each bowl one by one. Top with sliced avocado and dressing.
For a different twist, try Maria’s Veggie Bowl recipe, too!
About the Author: Maria Marlowe is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has helped thousands of people improve their health by optimizing their diet. She has created meal plans and programs to help you lose weight, clear up acne, and spend less time in the kitchen yet still eat healthy.
She has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, NBC, Well + Good, and more. Her first book, The Real Food Grocery Guide, will teach you how to eat healthy without going broke.
Check out her site, www.mariamarlowe.com, or follow her on Instagram @MariaMarlowe and Facebook for more healthy recipes.