Nutty Brown Rice Broccoli Bowls
These nutrient-packed bowls have flavor and texture galore! They feature chewy brown rice, tender broccoli, creamy white beans, crunchy almonds, and a nutty almond butter dressing. Enjoy them warm, room temperature, or cold. These Broccoli Bowls are great for meal prep and easily customizable to what you have on hand!
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Calories: 475kcal
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Instructions
Steam the broccoli florets for 5 to 6 minutes, until bright green and just tender.
While the broccoli is steaming, add the chopped almonds to a small dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes until the almonds are fragrant and a shade darker in color. Don’t walk away as they can burn quickly! Set aside to cool.
Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients except the water. Once the dressing is smooth, whisk in the warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. It should be easy to drizzle, but not too thin. How much water is needed will depend on the thickness of your almond butter. Sometimes I don’t need to add any water.
Add the rice, steamed broccoli, white beans, and toasted almonds to a large bowl. Drizzle the sauce over the top toss well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper, as necessary.
Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
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- Steam the broccoli until it’s bright green and just tender. It only takes about 5 minutes.
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- Use leftover rice or quick-cooking rice to make these broccoli bowls super fast.
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- Drain and rinse the canned white beans before adding them to the bowls.
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- Toast the almonds for a deeper, nuttier flavor. It makes a huge difference!
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- If you like things saucy, double the sauce!
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- If you like things spicy, add a few dashes of hot sauce to individual bowls right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
