Meatless Monday: Not Your Basic Rice Bowl

Sep 28, 2017

I am not one to meal prep. I definitely have food prep envy though, that level of discipline is #goals. But, what makes things worse, is I am terrible at eating leftovers. It's not that I don't like leftovers, I do. I just like eating out more? Or maybe I like not having to dishes more? Either way. If I did meal prep, this Not Your Basic Rice Bowl would be on monthly ration. 

As with most of these posts. There are many different variations you could do with this, which is what makes it a perfect meal prep recipe (this recipe serves 4, but you could easily scale to make more servings). Did I mention that one of the reasons I love Your Dinner Is Planned is because it provides great inspiration for cooking. With so many recipes out there, it is amazing to just go to one place for recipe inspiration. That is exactly what I want these recipes to be for you. A way to start integrating Vegan recipes into your weekly rotation, or if you already are vegan, a way to try new things! 

This bowl includes Brown Rice, Black Beans, Roasted Broccoli, and Jasmine's Mango Chutney from inside Your Dinner Is Planned. Here a few different ideas for changing this recipe up:

  • Try Curried Lentils instead of the Beans.
  • Add chopped Cilantro to the rice.
  • Use Quinoa instead of rice.
  • Use Pineapple instead of Mango.
  • Use a different roasted vegetable such as Sweet Potato, Brussel Sprouts, Onion, or a mixture of any of your favorites!
  • Less spice if you don't like spicy. 

Ingredients

Produce:

2 Ripe Mangos (Chopped)*
3 Cloves of Garlic (Minced)*
1 Head of Broccoli (Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces)

Oil, Vinegar, & Condiments:

1-2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
1/3 Cup Rice Vinegar*
2 Teaspoons Chili Garlic Sauce*
1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes*
Salt to taste* 

Spices & Baking:
1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger*
1 Teaspoon Coconut Sugar*
1 Teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder

Other:

1 Tablespoon Water*
1 Can Black Beans
2 Cups of Brown Rice (Cooked According To Packaging)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
2. Add all the ingredients of the Mango Chutney (Ingredients with an *asterisk* by them) to a small or medium sauce pan. Cook thoroughly (Approximately 20 minutes on medium to medium low stirring frequently).
3. Add Broccoli to cookie sheet and toss with Coconut Oil coating the broccoli evenly. 
4. Once oven is ready, cook Broccoli for 30 minutes, tossing after 15 minutes.
5. In the meantime, cook Rice according to the packaging.
6. And add the Beans and Ancho Chili Powder to a small or medium sauce pan.
7. Build your Bowls!

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