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Looking for a healthy and delicious meal idea? Try this recipe for grilled veggies and brown rice bowl. It’s loaded with flavorful and nutritious ingredients, making it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed cookout with loved ones during weekends.
This recipe is perfect if you enjoy the delicious taste of grilled vegetables but are limited by unfavorable weather conditions for outdoor grilling (hello, PNW weather!). With indoor grilling options, you can relish the rich, smoky flavors of grilled veggies all year.
This recipe is ideal for a nutritious and fulfilling vegan meal serving up to four people. It is also adaptable to your liking, allowing you to include your preferred seasonal vegetables, adjust their amount, or substitute brown rice with quinoa or another grain.
HOW TO PREPARE THIS GRILLED VEGGIES AND BROWN RICE BOWL
(Please read the printable recipe card below for detailed ingredients, measurements, steps, and notes).
This grilled veggies and brown rice bowl recipe will surely be a hit for anyone looking for a healthy, plant-based meal option. The steps are simple, and the ingredients are easy to find.
In addition, grilling is a great option when you have leftovers of veggies around your kitchen.
For the preparation, grill your veggies, cook some brown rice, and combine the two for a filling and satisfying meal. This dish bursts with flavor with a touch of vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice.
This recipe is for grilling indoors; however, you can also grill the veggies outdoors.
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
To make a delicious grilled vegetable and brown rice bowl, the following items/tools are required:
- A set of bowls for mixing the ingredients of the vegetable broth mixture.
- A grill pan for grilling the veggies.
- A saucepan with a lid for cooking the rice.
INGREDIENTS
Here is a list of everything you will need to prepare this grilled vegetable and brown rice bowl:
- Brown rice is a healthy whole grain high in fiber, minerals, and vitamins. It is also filling and provides a good base for the dish.
- Asparagus has a unique flavor that pairs well with the other veggies in this dish. Therefore, I use them in many recipes when they are in season!
- Red onions – Add a sweet and slightly spicy flavor to the dish. I love them grilled.
- Red bell peppers add a sweet and smoky flavor to the dish.
- Zucchini is a versatile vegetable ideal for adding some volume with low calories.
- Sugar snap peas–A crunchy and refreshing addition to the recipe. They also add more sweet notes.
- Vegetable broth– add extra flavor to the veggies and help to hydrate them while cooking since we are not using oil.
- Smoked paprika –Introduces a smoky flavor to the veggies and pairs well with the balsamic vinegar.
- Lemon juice– Adds a bright and fresh flavor to the dish and helps to tenderize the veggies during cooking.
- Salt and pepper –Seasonings used to enhance the flavors.
- Fresh parsley – Optional garnish that adds color and freshness to the final presentation of the dish.
- Balsamic vinegar – Optional to serve. It adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor to the dish.
DIRECTIONS
Cook the brown rice.
While the rice cooks, wash and cut the vegetables as described in the ingredient list.
Preheat the grill pan to medium-high heat.
Mix balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.
Place the veggies on the grill and cook on each side for 5-7 minutes until lightly charred and tender, turning and brushing them with the balsamic mixture.
Keep the veggies warm on a foil-covered baking sheet in a 200 F oven until ready to serve.
Divide the cooked brown rice evenly among four bowls, top each bowl with the grilled veggies, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot with lemon wedges and, if desired, add extra balsamic vinegar and garnish with chopped parsley.
What to love about this recipe? Well, you will find that it is:
- Simple and easy to prepare!
- Flavorful and nutritious.
- Versatile and customizable.
- Colorful.
- So tasty and satisfying!
Let’s prepare this delicious grilled vegetable and brown rice bowl!
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RECIPE AND INSTRUCTIONS
DELICIOUS GRILLED VEGGIES AND BROWN RICE BOWL
Equipment
- 1 Grill Pan (For grilling the veggies)
- 1 Bowl (For the vegetable broth mixture)
- 1 Saucepan (For cooking the rice)
- 4 Bowls (For serving)
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice (uncooked)
- 1 red bell pepper (large, seeded and sliced into thick strips)
- 2 red onions (medium, sliced into thick rounds half-inch thick offers good results) *
- 8 oz asparagus (fresh and trimmed)
- 2 zucchinis (cut in half-inch thick slices)
- 1 cup sugar snaps peas (fresh discard the stem ends and string)
- 3 tbsp vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 lemons (cut in wedges + 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped to serve, optional)
- balsamic vinegar (optional to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200ºF to keep the veggies warm if you are grilling in batches.
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions**.
- Prepare the veggies, washing and cutting them as described in the ingredient list.
- Preheat the grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Stir vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Place veggies on the grill and cook on each side for 5-7 minutes until lightly charred and tender, turning and brushing them lightly with the vegetable broth mixture and adding a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. If necessary, grill in batches (it will depend on the size of your grill pan). Keep your veggies warm until you serve them using a parchment paper-covered baking sheet in the oven.
- Divide the cooked brown rice evenly among four bowls.
- Top each bowl with grilled veggies.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and garnish with chopped parsley. You can also drizzle some balsamic vinegar.
- Enjoy!
Notes
WAYS TO ENJOY THIS GRILLED VEGGIES AND BROWN RICE BOWL
- This recipe is a delicious and healthy meal you can enjoy as a main dish; it is very satisfying. Add grilled tofu, roasted chickpeas, or cooked beans for extra protein.
- As a side dish: You can also serve this recipe as a side dish to complement other dishes. For example, it would pair well with some veggie burgers.
- As a salad: If you prefer a lighter meal or want to enjoy this recipe as a cold dish, you can serve it as a salad. Let the grilled veggies cool down to room temperature before serving over a bed of fresh greens.
- Meal prep: This recipe is also great for meal prepping. You can cook a large batch of brown rice and grilled veggies on the weekend and portion them out into individual containers for a quick and easy lunch or dinner throughout the week.
If you are hungry for some similar veggie bowls or meals, you could also try these yummy recipes:
- Oil-free Roasted Potatoes.
- Roasted broccoli and cauliflower recipe.
- Argentine Vegan Lentil Stew.
- Coconut Cauliflower Rice with Tofu.
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