Rice Power Bowl with BBQ Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 2 cups Carolina® Brown Rice
- 8 cups small cauliflower florets
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups cabbage, shredded
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, diced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
This delicious plant-based power bowl is made with a hearty base of whole grain Carolina® Brown Rice topped with oven-roasted BBQ cauliflower and a homemade coleslaw!
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook brown rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, toss together barbecue sauce, oil and cauliflower. Arrange in single layer on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
Step 3
Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; toss with cabbage, celery and apple until well coated.
Step 4
Divide rice among 6 bowls. Top with roasted cauliflower and coleslaw. Garnish with green onions.
Recipe Tip
Drizzle extra barbecue sauce over bowls if preferred.
Meal Prep in a Bowl
This rice bowl is an entire meat-less meal using real vegetables and hearty grains that will keep you feeling full and satisfied.
And, as this recipe serves 6, it’s great for dividing up during the week to take as a lunch on the go or as a quick dinner or side! Simply prepare your ingredients ahead of time and separate until ready to enjoy. Make life easier by using overlapping ingredients like brown rice. Prepare a large batch and use for other plant-based meals like these Brown Rice and Black Bean Burritos.
Although this dish is naturally vegetarian, if you want to switch things up or load up on the power protein, simply toss in beans of choice, marinated tofu or cooked chicken with the BBQ cauliflower and drizzle over sauce as desired.
Light Coleslaw
If you’re trying to eat lighter meals, no problem! This meal is made with all real ingredients, even down to the homemade coleslaw. We’ve swapped out the heavy mayo and buttermilk for Greek yogurt, apples, and other simple ingredients. Enjoy the same great taste with lighter ingredients.
Save some of that coleslaw to accompany some of our other BBQ favorites like these BBQ Chicken Quesadillas or a Pulled Pork Rice Dip. And for dessert, try an Easy Rice Pudding recipe!
