Description
A quick and colorful Greek bowl filled with fresh veggies, brown rice, and your choice of toppings, perfect for a satisfying yet guilt-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cup brown rice (dry)
- 5 oz combo of your favorite greens (such as baby romaine or spinach)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber (sliced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- Green and/or black olives
- 15 oz canned beets
- Hummus of your choice
- Salad dressing (preferably balsamic vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice. Use the Instant Pot method for 15 minutes or follow stovetop instructions according to the package.
- Fluff rice with a fork once cooked.
- Meanwhile, chop the romaine, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Open bags, cans, or jars for additional toppings (carrots, olives, beets, hummus, and dressing). Drain the beets and slice/cube as preferred.
- Arrange all components buffet-style and allow everyone to build their own bowl starting with a base of rice, then greens, followed by layers of other toppings.
- Adjust flavors if necessary with lemon juice, vinegar, or additional salt.
Notes
To keep textures fresh, store the rice and chopped veggies separately in airtight containers. Use this recipe as a base to customize according to your tastes or available ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek bowl, healthy meal, vegan recipes, quick dinner, Mediterranean