The Broccoli Bowl

5 from 4 votes

The Broccoli Bowl is a simple, one-bowl meal packed with plant-based protein, a good dose of calcium and antioxidants, and loads of flavor - all topped with a deliciously creamy sauce.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Servings: servings

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Ingredients

The Bowl

1 cup sweet onion, cut in half then sliced
4 cups raw broccoli florets
1/2 cup water
2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice or quinoa - see notes
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt scant
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 small ripe avocado
3/4 cup cooked white beans drained but not rinsed

The Sauce

1/4 cup roasted tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-2 tablespoons water
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Topping

1/4 cup Jennifer's Kitchen Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Instructions

Prepare Bowl Ingredients

In a medium saucepan, saute onions over medium/low heat for 6 to 8 minutes. (You can use a tablespoon or so of olive oil to sauté the onions or you can use this method to saute without oil.) Onions should be nicely browned. If they start to brown too much, reduce heat to low.
Meanwhile prepare broccoli.
When onions are done, transfer to a separate container. Set aside.
Place broccoli into onion pan. Add 1/2 cup water and immediately cover. Cook over medium/low heat for about 8 minutes or until broccoli is tender, but not mushy.
While broccoli is cooking, heat cooked quinoa or rice, and stir in seasonings. Transfer to bowls.
Heat beans over high heat.

Prepare Tahini Sauce

Place all sauce ingredients into a bowl or large measuring cup.
Stir very well with a fork or small whisk.

Assemble Broccoli Bowl

Cut avocado in half and remove pit. Dice flesh.
Top grains with broccoli, beans, and diced avocado.
Drizzle with Tahini Sauce (and Creamy Italian, if desired).

Notes

Here's how to cook brown rice so it always turns out perfect.

Here's how to cook quinoa so it always turns out right.