Rainbow Roasted Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant roasted veggies over fluffy brown rice with zesty herb sauce.

# What You 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 1/2 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - Arrange all chopped vegetables on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
03 - Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - Rinse brown rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Combine parsley, cilantro, basil, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until sauce reaches smooth consistency.
06 - Divide cooked brown rice evenly into serving bowls. Top each portion with roasted vegetables and drizzle generously with herb sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks stunning on the plate, which somehow makes the food taste even better.
  • Everything roasts while you make rice and sauce, so minimal time spent hovering over the stove.
  • The herb sauce is the kind of condiment you'll start drizzling on literally everything.
02 -
  • Brown rice takes longer than white rice, so don't use a timer meant for white rice or you'll end up with crunchy disappointment.
  • The herb sauce is where the magic happens; if you taste the bowl without it, you're eating something good but not something memorable.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet; if vegetables are packed too tightly, they'll steam instead of roast, losing that caramelized edge.
  • Taste the herb sauce before drizzling and adjust for brightness; if it needs more punch, add another squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch more salt.
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