Warm Hearth Low Fat Bowl (Printable)
Nourishing grain bowl featuring roasted veggies, whole grains, and a zesty yogurt-herb dressing for a wholesome meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup uncooked brown rice or quinoa
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
05 - 1 cup broccoli florets
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 small red onion, sliced
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
11 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Dressing
12 - 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Toppings
17 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine brown rice or quinoa, water, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender (about 35 minutes for rice, 15 minutes for quinoa). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
03 - On a baking sheet, toss sweet potato, broccoli, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer.
04 - Roast vegetables in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
05 - Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, dill or parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
06 - Divide the cooked grains among four bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables. Drizzle with yogurt-herb dressing.
07 - Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and fresh chives. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The yogurt-herb dressing tastes creamy and indulgent but keeps everything light
- Roasting the vegetables transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary
- Its infinitely adaptable based on what you have in your pantry
02 -
- Overcrowding the baking sheet will steam instead of roast your vegetables
- The dressing tastes best if you let it sit for 10 minutes before serving
- Grains can be made ahead and reheated with a splash of water
03 -
- Roast vegetables on parchment paper for easier cleanup
- Save some fresh herbs to add right before serving for maximum brightness