Turmeric Rice Bowl

  • Prep Time | 20 minutes

  • Cooking Time | 45 minutes

  • Servings | 3 humans

Ingredients

Veggies

  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/2 bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup mushrooms
  • 3 Tbsps olive oil
  • 2 tsps parsley
  • 1 tsp minced onion (dried)
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsps sage

Rice

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tsps olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Sauce

  • 3 Tbsp tahini
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsps soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tsps rice vinegar
  • fresh herbs

Chickpeas

  • 1/2 can chickpeas
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp honey
  • 1-3 Tbsps lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Roasted Pineapple

  • 1/2 chopped pineapple
  • 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

Dice veggies. Toss in oil with spices. Roast in oven or air fryer.

Add all rice ingredients to instant pot and cook for 4 minutes

Chop pineapple, sprinkle with chili powder, and roast for a few minutes with all the veggies.

Mix sauce together in small bowl.

Heat a griddle with 1 Tbsp coconut oil and add half a can of chickpeas. Cook 3-5 minutes till slightly crisp. Add 1 tsp curry powder and cook 1 more minute.

Add all veggies and the pineapple to griddle. Add 1/2 tsp honey (optional), lemon juice, salt, and pepper and stir.

Serve immediately over the rice. Top with sauce and fresh herbs. Great to eat with warmed and seasoned naan.