We’re getting so near that point of 12 months when it is simple to let our guard down and simply go for it—which means consuming and ingesting no matter we wish every time we wish. There’s nothing mistaken with that, in fact, however for a few of us, overindulging means we find yourself with undesirable additional weight and general malaise.
I am speaking concerning the holidays and the way it’s really easy to overdo it in terms of meals and drinks. Between the Thanksgiving pies and the Christmas fudge, the average person typically gains a pound or so during the season, however the results of an excessive amount of sugar and an excessive amount of consuming normally can bathroom down your system.
Earlier than we go into meals overload within the weeks to return, a pleasant wholesome vegetable bowl is likely to be simply the ticket. This specific veggie bowl was shared with me just a few years in the past by a Bend buddy who was gracious sufficient to be a visitor on the food podcast I used to be internet hosting on the time (FoodLifePodcast/Stephanie’s Story). Her story was so inspiring and the recipes she shared with me have been simple, scrumptious and stuffed with healthful elements. The veggie bowl was the most effective ones I had ever made at house.
This straightforward recipe requires candy potato, wealthy in nutritional vitamins A and C, in addition to manganese and potassium. It additionally has avocado, a great fats supply and Brussels sprouts, a cruciferous vegetable wealthy in nutritional vitamins and minerals which will assist to decrease irritation within the physique. After all, you would substitute different veggies of your alternative and swap out the black rice for an additional grain that you simply like higher.
You can too change up the garnishes. For instance, for those who do not like inexperienced onion, skip it. Add some chopped cilantro together with the basil and mint, maybe, or squeeze some lemon on prime if you do not have a lime useful. It is a versatile recipe ripe for personalization.
For my part, the sauce is what makes the dish, so I counsel following the recipe for that, a minimum of initially. When you style it for your self, you’ll be able to resolve in order for you extra garlic or much less sugar or no matter.
The great thing about this recipe is you’ll be able to prep additional elements (cube two potatoes as an alternative of 1 and trim 4 cups of Brussels, for instance) and make a bigger batch of rice and maintain the whole lot within the fridge till you are able to make a bowl or bowls.
Forbidden Candy Potato Bowl
Serves 1-2
-1 cup Forbidden rice (black rice), cooked and stored heat
-2 teaspoons coconut oil
-2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
-1 medium dimension candy potato, diced
-Pinch of sea salt
-¼ cup chopped inexperienced onion
-¼ cup torn basil
-¼ cup torn mint leaves
-1 avocado, pitted and diced
-1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
-Sriracha or different sizzling sauce, as desired
-Lime slices
Sauce
-1 tablespoon tamari
-2 small garlic cloves, minced
-2 teaspoons recent lime juice
-2 teaspoons rice vinegar
-1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or you need to use common sugar)
-2 tablespoons water
-Pinch of chili flakes, to style
First, make the sauce by whisking collectively all of the elements in a small bowl.
Put aside.
Warmth the coconut oil in a big skillet over medium-high warmth. Add the Brussels and candy potato together with a pinch of salt. Sear the veggies within the pan for 2-3 minutes. Toss and proceed cooking for an additional 7-10 minutes or till tender. Take away from warmth.
Place the cooked rice in a bowl. High with the Brussels and candy potato. Drizzle with the ready sauce. Garnish with inexperienced onion, basil, mint and sesame seeds. Serve with Sriracha and lime slices.
