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Vegan Rice Bowl with Smoky Tempeh

This vegan rice bowl with smoky tempeh makes for a great hot dinner and cold lunch on the go. Easy to make, high in protein, and absolutely delicious!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 cup baked tempeh
  • 1 ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup tahini buddha bowl dressing
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Black sesame seeds to garnish
  • Microgreens to garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Evenly distribute brown rice, carrots and tempeh between the bowls. Cut avocados in halves, pit them and slice through. Scoop the slices with a tablespoon and put ½ avocado in each bowl.
  2. Drizzle with tahini buddha bowl dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with black sesame seeds and microgreens (optional). Enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook’s Top Tips
  • Use this tutorial from Saveur for the fluffiest brown rice you've ever had.
  • You can make these bowls 3 days in advance. Store them in an airtight container separate from the dressing, avocados and garnishes. Assemble right before serving.
  • These vegan bowls are great if you have leftover veggies and rice.
  • Check other delicious tempeh recipes here.
  • Use any other grains instead of brown rice: quinoa, barley, millet, buckwheat, bulgur, couscous or simply white rice.
  • Baked tempeh can be substituted for tempeh bacon.
  • Use any other veggies of your choice instead/ in addition to shredded carrots: broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, purple cabbage, sweet corn, etc.
  • Use roasted garlic dressing or vegan mayo in place of tahini dressing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 82mg (3%) Potassium 900mg (26%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 8186IU (164%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Potassium 900mg 19%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 8186IU 164%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.