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Wild Rice & Root Vegetable Bowls
Earthy wild rice pairs perfectly with seasonal root vegetables in these healthy meal bowls.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 475 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the wild rice:
- ¾ cup wild rice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the roasted root vegetables:
- 2 ½ pounds assorted root vegetables peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Cumin-Tahini Dressing:
- ¼ cup Tahini
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt to taste
For serving:
- Arugula or chopped kale
- Chopped walnuts or pepitas optional
- pomegranate arils optional
Instructions
To make the wild rice:
- Combine the wild rice with 3 cups of water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. After 40 minutes, check to see if the wild rice is tender—because it's being used in a salad, you want it tender, but still maintaining its shape and some firmness.
- Drain the rice, then stir in the vinegar and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cup of Yum
To make the roasted root vegetables:
- While the rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the root vegetables on the baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so, or until tender and beginning to brown on the edges.
To make the dressing:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth, adding more water if needed.
To serve:
- Divide the wild rice and root vegetables into 4 bowls. Add the greens, dressing, and walnuts or pepitas and pomegranate arils, if using. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
1277mg
(36%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1277mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.