Chipotle Rice Bowl With Veggies
Ingredients
- 1 bag (8.8 oz each) Mahatma® Ready to Heat Chipotle Rice
- 1/2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1 cup broccoli, cut into medium florets
- 1/4 cup canned lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Step 2
In medium bowl, toss sweet potatoes and 1 tbsp oil. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Arrange in a single layer on large baking sheet; roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in the same bowl, toss broccoli with remaining oil, remaining salt and remaining pepper. Add broccoli to baking sheet with sweet potatoes and roast for 3 to 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender crisp.
Step 4
Prepare rice according to rice package directions.
Step 5
In a medium bowl, combine prepared rice with lentils.
Step 6
Divide rice lentil mixture among 2 bowls. Top with roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions.
Veggie Rice Bowls are usually easy to prepare, but Mahatma® Ready to Heat Chipotle Rice pouches make the job even easier, leaving you with enough time to enjoy the food and less time stressing with the preparation process! Additionally, this bowl is super easy to customize and is a great option for a mid-week lunch or light dinner.
You can choose to enjoy this recipe hot or make it a rice salad and enjoy it during a hot summer afternoon! Enjoy it as a snack on the poolside or serve it as a side dish at a barbecue.
Plant Based Diets
If you are currently on a plant-based diet, you must already know that rice bowls are a staple because of their versatility! Enjoy them at any time of the day, quickly change the flavor with a different sauce or dressing and even make them ahead for your weekly meal prep.
Remove the cheese and add in your preferred plant based sources of protein: swap lentils for chickpeas or beans!
Recipe Tips
Substitute broccoli with cauliflower or Brussels sprouts, if preferred.
Make this a meat bowl by incorporating grilled chicken or shredded beef for a Mexican inspired alternative. Take a look at this Grilled Chicken and Chipotle Rice version for a different twist on this recipe! Keep a couple of Ready to Heat pouches around and be prepared for whatever life throws at you with any or our rice varieties.
Looking for dessert tonight? Try our: Peruvian rice pudding recipe.
