Rainbow Roasted Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant roasted vegetables over brown rice with fresh herb sauce

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 cup purple cauliflower florets
04 - 1 cup broccoli florets
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
07 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Grains

11 - 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
12 - 3 cups water
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Herb Sauce

14 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
17 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
18 - 1 small garlic clove
19 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
20 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
21 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F
02 - Arrange all chopped vegetables on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - Rinse brown rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Combine parsley, cilantro, basil, lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
06 - Divide cooked brown rice into individual bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and drizzle generously with herb sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The vegetables actually taste like something when they caramelize, not like you're forcing yourself to eat healthily.
  • You can prep this on Sunday and eat it four different ways throughout the week without getting bored.
  • The herb sauce is where the magic happens—it transforms everything from boring to craveable.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet or your vegetables will steam instead of roast—if you don't have a large enough sheet, use two and extend cooking time slightly.
  • The herb sauce tastes best made fresh the same day, but you can make it a few hours ahead and store it covered in the fridge if your morning gets away from you.
03 -
  • If you want extra protein without making it complicated, scatter roasted chickpeas on top or crumble some crispy tofu into the bowl.
  • Make the herb sauce in a food processor if you want it slightly chunkier and more textured, or use a blender for silky smooth.
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