Imagine a dish that's not just a meal, but a vibrant culinary journey bursting with colors, textures, and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors. This Sunny Veggie Bowl with Harissa Dressing is your ticket to a quick, nutritious, and absolutely irresistible dining experience that will make your taste buds dance with excitement. Perfect for health-conscious foodies and plant-based enthusiasts, this recipe promises to elevate your everyday cooking from mundane to magnificent in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown rice with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- While the rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the red bell pepper into uniform small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced red bell pepper and corn, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are slightly caramelized and tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together harissa paste with an additional tablespoon of olive oil to create a smooth dressing.
- Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and season with salt to taste.
- Divide the cooked rice between two serving bowls. Top with sautéed vegetables and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle the harissa dressing generously over the bowls, ensuring even distribution.
- Serve immediately while vegetables and rice are still warm, enjoying the vibrant flavors and colors of the dish.
Tips
- Rice Perfection: Rinse your brown rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy and separate grains every time.
- Vegetable Caramelization Secret: Use medium-high heat when sautéing vegetables to achieve that perfect golden-brown color and enhance natural sweetness.
- Harissa Dressing Hack: Whisk harissa paste with olive oil to create a smooth, even dressing that coats every ingredient beautifully.
- Prep Efficiency: Chop all vegetables before starting cooking to streamline your process and ensure everything comes together smoothly.
- Temperature Matters: Serve the bowl warm to maximize flavor integration and enjoy the most vibrant taste profile.
- Customization Tip: Feel free to swap vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference while maintaining the dish's core flavor concept.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
