What can I say, my roots bleed hippy juice. I grew up in a family where tofu was far more common than chocolate, and spirulina was served with every meal. Although I’d like to think my tastes have, um, evolved, some days I just want the kind of meal that Cafe Gratitude would be proud to serve. In that spirit, I present to you the most wholesome, hippied out lunch any vegan could demand.
This brown rice veggie bowl is filled with everything good for you: whole grains, fresh vegetables, fermented foods (sauerkraut and miso), super foods (hemp and black sesame seeds), and yummy fats (avocado, coconut, tahini). It’s super alkalizing and seriously yummy. And if you don’t feel like making the miso tahini sauce, just use tahini and add season the bowl with some soy sauce or Braggs liquid amines.
A note on sauerkraut: I kind of wish I were that awesome person who is currently tending to a batch of sauerkraut on my kitchen counter. Alas, that is not me. I like to try lots of different kinds, but Wildbrine is my all-time kraut fave.
Ingredients
Veggie Bowl
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 2 leaves large curly kale washed and finely chopped
- ¼ cup sauerkraut
- sliced avocado as desired
- 1 tsp coconut oil for seasoning
- avocado
- slices carrot
- leaves cilantro
- black sesame seeds
- hemp seeds
Miso Tahini Sauce
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 tsp . ume plum vinegar
- 1 tsp . miso paste
- 3 Tbsp . water
- 1 clove small garlic crushed
Instructions
- Rice should both be served hot, immediately after cooking, or reheating. I like to let the kale steam on top of the rice at the tail end of its cooking time. You can also steam it separately or eat it raw. Place half the kale at the bottom of a wide bowl for eating, leaving the rest to sprinkle on top. Top
- To make sauce, place all ingredients beginning with tahini in a blender or a small bowl, and liquify or whisk. The sauce will thicken slightly after blending, so you want it a bit thinner than you think. Place hot rice on top of kale, and add coconut oil and remaining kale. Top with avocado, sauerkraut, carrots, cilantro, hemp and black sesame seeds, and at least a couple tablespoons of miso tahini garlic sauce. Enjoy!
