Asparagus Rice Bowl with Almond Pesto

This contemporary, but homey, vegan rice bowl will get a hearty dose of taste from an almond-basil pesto and contemporary lemon slices. It’s a primary instance of how wholesome meals will be tempting.

Energetic time: 25 minutes | Complete time: half-hour

Asparagus Rice Bowl with Almond Pesto

Elements

Brown Rice:

• 2 cups (400g) cooked long-grain brown rice

Roasted Asparagus:

• 1 bunch asparagus (224g, about 14 stalks)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp tsp salt 
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• 5 massive cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, reduce into slices

Vegan Pesto:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2/3 cup (16g) contemporary basil
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1/2 tbsp dietary yeast
• 1/4 cup (35g) uncooked almonds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp water
• ¼ tsp tsp salt 
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Toppings (optionally available):

• 1/3 cup (50g) sliced almonds, dry toasted in a pan
• Black pepper
• Contemporary lemon slices

Instructions

Roasted Asparagus:

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Prep the asparagus by washing and drying the stalks. On a baking sheet lined with tin foil or parchment paper, unfold out the asparagus stalks. Drizzle with slightly olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and the minced garlic. Utilizing a spoon (or palms), combine the asparagus stalks so all the things is evenly coated, after which reassemble in a neat row. High asparagus with the lemon slices.

Bake asparagus within the oven for 15-20 minutes, or till barely tender.

Vegan Pesto:

Whereas the asparagus is roasting, make the pesto. Add all pesto substances right into a high-speed meals processor or blender and course of on excessive till the pesto is easy.

Placing all of it Collectively:

In a mixing bowl, mix cooked brown rice with the pesto.

To assemble the bowls, add a cup of the pesto rice into every. Add in half the asparagus, and high with the dry-toasted almonds, black pepper, and contemporary lemon slices, if desired. Serve and revel in!

Serves: 2 | Serving Measurement: 1 bowl

Diet (per serving, with out toppings): Energy: 575; Complete Fats: 32g; Saturated Fats: 4g; Monounsaturated Fats: 21g; Polyunsaturated Fats: 5g; Ldl cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 605mg; Carbohydrate: 64g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 13g

Diet Bonus: Potassium: 703mg; Iron: 21%; Vitamin A: 21%; Vitamin C: 79%; Calcium: 14%

Initially printed April 5, 2019; Up to date March 2026