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A satisfying rainbow of vegetables, perfect for a quick midweek dinner<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hello again friends! Today, we will be bringing to you one of our favourite weekly staple meals: Rainbow Veggie Dinner Bowls! We make some variation of this recipe every week to stock our fridge with easy grab-and-go meals. We have both been confined to working from home for the last few months due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At the beginning we were always excited to prep something new for lunch every day. Let’s say that the novelty of cooking lunch from scratch while constrained to a 30-minute lunch break has worn off. Now, we thrive on convenience. Instant noodles, whilst delicious and filling, are not the healthiest option. Lately we have been gravitating towards these veggie dinner bowls for improved nutrition and far less sodium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We love these veggie dinner bowls because they are easily adaptable to whatever ingredients you have available (or are trying to get rid of). You will be amazed by the beautiful and rich colour combinations of the ingredients. The visual appeal of this dish is unmatched by anything I have made for dinner. You can adjust the seasonings, sauces, and flavours of the dish to your taste. Feel free to leave out what you don’t like or add more of what you enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A couple of staples that we always have on hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yams<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Purple yams, Japanese yams, orange yams, you name it! We always have a couple lying around in our pantry. You can swap for whatever starchy vegetable you have available. Yams are preferred because they are a bit more nutritious and of course, the beautiful purple or orange colours do wonders for visual appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although they can be a bit dirty and off-putting to buy fresh at the market, the payoff is worth the sacrifice. I will cook them off the same day I bring them home from the market so the dirt doesn’t stick around plus they keep well in the fridge all week once cooked. Beets are cheap, and so simple to cook off on your own so it’s worth giving it a try. Make sure to check out our detailed guide for cooking beets.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cauliflower<\/strong> Rice<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The texture of real rice without all of the extra carbs! This rice alternative works great in these dinner bowls. We buy it pre-made in the frozen isle or pick up a few non-refrigerated packs. Our favourite brand is Earthly Choice. We love being able to store it in our pantry instead of the fridge! Cauliflower rice can be painstaking to make from a head of cauliflower. The cost of the pre-made product is not more expensive than buying it fresh anyways, so I recommend going the lazy route for this component. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kale<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I absolutely love kale. It is so simple to prepare and like the beets, it keeps well in the fridge so you can add it to your meals throughout the week. You don’t need to do anything fancy to it and it’s not finicky to cook. Simply blanche in some boiling water until it turns bright green and viola!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zucchini<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For those who are late to the party, we don’t eat noodles anymore, we eat ZOODLES! A great way to cut down on carbs, and add texture to this meal. Zoodles are easily made with a zucchini spiralizer and cooked by simply in the microwave for one minute. Couldn\u2019t get any easier than that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauce<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The last essential ingredient to making a satisfying and flavourful dinner bowl. I use this component to get creative and bring unexpected flavours to the dish. You can use any style of dressing you like! Some of the ones I have made in the past include: Korean-inspired Gochujang sauce, an earthy Indian turmeric and lemon dressing, Japanese ginger and miso sauce, lemon poppy seed sauce, the list goes on and on and the possibilities are endless! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn your leftovers into something delicious!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This recipe works great with whatever leftover protein you have in the fridge. Pictured below, you will find a variation of this featuring our favourite cauliflower rice from Earthly Choice and a leftover batch of spicy-sweet miso-glazed chickpeas in place of yams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n