Nourish bowls, like this Roasted Veggie and Butter Bean Nourish Bowl, are a great and versatile way to make sure you are getting essential nutrients in. You can change up the grain, veggies, plant-based protein source, and sauce you use and still end up with a delicious, healthy, and filling meal.
Roasting butter beans is a game changer! I promise, once you try them roasted or air fried, you'll never want to have them any other way again! Roasting butter beans gives them a popcorn-like texture, crispy on the outside but still creamy on the inside.
What is the plate method and why is it useful?
The plate method is a simple and easy-to-follow way to make sure your meals are nutritionally balanced and you're getting in your fruits, veggies, greens, grains, and plant-based protein. On half of your plate you should have fruits and veggies, grains on a 1/4 of your plate, and a source of plant-based protein on the other 1/4 of your plate.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup long grain white rice
balsamic glaze - optional but recommended
butter beans:
240g can butter beans, drained and rinsed
drizzle of vegetable oil
2 tsp nutritional yeast
salt and pepper to taste
veggies:
1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
10 medium size carrots, cut into long strips
handful of frozen brussels sprouts, halved
2 tsp smoked paprika
4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
drizzle of vegetable oil
Instructions:
Wash the rice at least 3-4 times or until the water runs clear. Then add the washed rice to a saucepan and fill with water until it reaches the first knuckle on your finger. Cook the rice, then cover with a lid and set aside.
In the meantime, prepare the veggies. Place the chopped vegetables onto a parchment lined baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Season the broccoli and carrots with smoked paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Season the brussels sprouts with 2 tsp garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat the veggies with the seasonings, then roast for 20 minutes.
While the veggies are roasting, add the drained and rinsed butter beans to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil, season with nutritional yeast, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix to coat the beans in the seasonings.
After 20 minutes, take the veggies out of the oven and add the butter beans to the baking sheet as well. Roast for another 10-15 minutes or until the butter beans are lightly golden and crispy on the outside.
To assemble the nourish bowl, start by adding some cooked rice to your bowl, followed by the roasted veggies and butter beans. If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze and enjoy!
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