Vegan Cashew Rice Bowl!
Rice bowls are a simple and easy dinner idea packed with fresh veggies and nutrients. These Vegan Cashew Rice Bowls are nutrient dense and filling. Rice, cabbage, broccoli, and carrots are tossed in a creamy asian-style tahini dressing and topped with toasted cashews.
These bowls are a great balance of veggies, protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Plant-based protein comes from a combination of the cashews and tahini. Grilled tofu would also be a great addition here. Healthy fat is found in the olive oil, tahini, coconut milk, as well as the cashews and tahini. The rice and vegetables provide complex carbohydrates and a great source of energy.
Feel free to customize these bowls and add in whatever veggies you have! Tag me on Instagram @livesimplyhealthy with your creations and follow along for more healthy recipe ideas and nutrition tips!
For more easy dinner ideas, try my Sweet Potato Lentil Soup, Creamy Chipotle Pasta, or Black Bean and Mushroom Tacos.
Vegan Cashew Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice dry
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger minced
- 2 cups carrots shredded
- 3 cups broccoli chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Tahini Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk
Finishings:
- 3 cups cabbage shredded
- 1/2 cup cashews toasted if desired
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions, set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, carrots and broccoli. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Saute over medium heat while stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 5-6 minutes.
- To prepare the tahini sauce, add the tamari, sesame oi, tahini, maple syrup, and coconut milk in a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
- Add the cooked rice, tahini sauce, and cabbage to the pot of prepared veggies. Stir until fully combined, allowing the cabbage to wilt from the heat.
- Toast the cashews in a pan over medium heat before serving, if desired.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with cashews.
