Nourish Your Roots Fridge Clean-Out Bowl
Ingredients
1.5 Cups (350 g) of your favourite protein (tofu, edamame, cooked chicken)
1.5 Cups (350 g) of roasting vegetables (such as brussels sprouts, turnip, sweet potato, beets)
2 Cups (480 mL) Greens (such as spinach, kale, or beet greens)
2-3 Tbsp (30-45 mL) Oil, olive or light sesame
2 Cups (210 g) cooked grain (such as brown rice or quinoa)
1 Tbsp (15 mL) Sesame seeds (optional)
½ tsp (2.5 mL) Salt
Sauce
⅓ Cup (80 mL) Nutritional yeast (or ⅓ cup parmesan cheese)
¼ Cup (60 mL) Oil, olive or light sesame
2 ½ Tbsp (37mL) Maple syrup
2 ½ Tbsp (37mL) Soy sauce
2 Cloves garlic, minced
Water, as needed
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Cube the roasting vegetables. Place in a large bowl and toss with 1 tbsp of the oil and ¼ tbsp of salt.
Evenly distribute the vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they aren’t crowded so they can brown and caramelize.
OPTIONAL: If using uncooked protein (such as tofu), cube and place in a large bowl and toss with 1 tbsp of the oil. Evenly distribute on a separate baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 15 minutes. Give everything a stir and roast for another 10-15 minutes until everything is golden brown and tender.
In the meantime:
Sauté your greens in a hot pan with 1 tbsp of oil for 1 minute or until just wilted. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and ¼ tsp of salt.
Blend sauce ingredients together. Add water until you get a sauce about as thick as honey that you can easily drizzle.
Heat up your grains and any pre-cooked proteins. Fill half your bowl with your grain, place roasted vegetables, sauteed greens and protein on top, give your bowl a generous drizzle of sauce, and enjoy!
Note
This is a build your own bowl—feel free to experiment with what you have at home!
Try other protein sources like soft-boiled eggs or pan-fried Chinese pork sausage.
Top with pickled carrots, kimchi, green onions, or raw vegetables like julienned bell peppers or snap peas.
Drizzle with Sriracha or other hot sauce for some extra zing!
