Weeknight ease with weekend flavor? These Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowl do it all! Waves of flavor come from roasted eggplant and chickpeas, Greek-inspired lemon rice, an herby tomato cucumber salad, and creamy tahini sauce. It’s the best of summ…
Weeknight ease with weekend flavor? These Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowl do it all! Waves of flavor come from roasted eggplant and chickpeas, Greek-inspired lemon rice, an herby tomato cucumber salad, and creamy tahini sauce. It’s the best of summer, all in one bowl!
It’s a fresh, flavorful, satisfying plant-based meal that’s easy to make and been on repeat in our kitchens lately. Let’s make it!
These nourish bowls begin with roasting eggplant and chickpeas until golden brown and caramelized.
This Mediterranean bean salad is one of my all-time favorite salads and sides. Bold claim, I know, but I can back it up. I’ve been loving this recipe for ten years running now!
This salad is crisp and satisfying, fresh and full of bright Mediterranean flavors. The recipe features hearty kidney beans and chickpeas, which balance crisp cucumber, celery and red onion. The remaining simple ingredients—lemon and olive oil, garlic and lots of fresh leafy herbs—yield truly irresistible results.
This Mediterranean-style salad is perfect for spring picnics, summer potlucks and cozy fall get-togethers. It’s a crowd-pleasing salad or side dish that suits most special diets, too. The recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.
With how quickly this salad comes together, it’s an easy addition to your weekend menu! It’s a simple chop, whisk and stir situation that’s ready in about 20 minutes. I hope this dish becomes one of your standby recipes, too.
Introducing our GO-TO side for summer gatherings (and beyond!): three bean salad! It travels well, keeps well, and comes together fast with simple, affordable pantry staples.
Plus, it’s packed with fiber, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful, herby v…
Introducing our GO-TO side for summer gatherings (and beyond!): three bean salad! It travels well, keeps well, and comes together fast with simple, affordable pantry staples.
Plus, it’s packed with fiber, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful, herby vinaigrette that makes you want more! Who knew beans could be so irresistible!? Just 10 minutes and 1 bowl required to make this bean-filled beauty. Let us show you how!
If you’ve ever felt left out by the lack of quality vegan options at a BBQ, consider those days over! Introducing the smoky, sweet, spicy flavors of BBQ in a sweet potato chickpea taco with cabbage, lime, and chipotle crema. It’s a plant-based wi…
If you’ve ever felt left out by the lack of quality vegan options at a BBQ, consider those days over! Introducing the smoky, sweet, spicy flavors of BBQ in a sweet potato chickpea taco with cabbage, lime, and chipotle crema. It’s a plant-based winner worthy of sharing with friends!
Satisfying, nourishing, and ready in just 30 minutes! Grab your tortillas — let’s make tacos!
These tacos begin with roasting chickpeasandcubed sweet potatoes in a BBQ-inspired spice mixture of smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne!
Easy, creamy, snack-able, and full of fiber and protein — what’s not to love about hummus? We’ve made spicy, golden, and beet versions, and NOW: a bright and herby green goddess hummus with fresh basil, parsley, and lemon!
It’s perfect for everyt…
Easy, creamy, snack-able, and full of fiber and protein — what’s not to love about hummus? We’ve made spicy, golden, and beet versions, and NOW: a bright and herby green goddess hummus with fresh basil, parsley, and lemon!
It’s perfect for everything from sandwiches to snack platters and requires just 10 minutes and 9 ingredients! Let us show you how it’s done!
Origins of Hummus
Like many foods, the exact origin of hummus is debated.
This budget-friendly, easy Beef and Tomato Rice Bowl is lip-smackingly good, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner! What’s not to love about buttery rice, unctuous ground beef, tangy tomatoes, and earthy garbanzo beans? Ready in thirty, I bet you have everything you need to make this incredibly tasty and super-filling meal in your pantry right now!
Ingredients For Beef And Tomato Rice Bowl
What I love the most about this Beef and Tomato Rice Bowl recipe is how ridiculously versatile it is. But before we get into variations, let’s go over the ingredients you’re going to need:
Ground Beef – adds flavor and bulk to the mixture. You can substitute ground beef with plant-based ground beef or minced mushrooms.
Onion and Garlic – these aromatics help build depth and add flavor. Use 1 tablespoon of onion powder or 3 tablespoons of dried onion flakes as a substitute for the fresh onion. To substitute the fresh garlic, use a 1/2 teaspoon of granulated garlic.
Diced Tomatoes – add acidity that helps cut through the fattiness of the beef and increases the bulk. You can substitute the diced tomatoes with equal parts fresh tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, or tomato sauce. However, depending on your substitution, the texture of the beef mixture will change.
Chickpeas – add earthiness and increase bulk. Substitute with your favorite canned bean, just make sure they are drained. If you want to use dry beans, you will need to rehydrate them first and cook through.
Oregano, Cumin, and Red Pepper Flakes – all add flavor. Substitute with 3/4 teaspoon of your favorite spice blend.
Rice – We used Jasmine rice, but feel free to use whatever rice you have on hand. You can also serve the beef mixture over cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, or over a bed of wilted greens.
Variations
For a vegan version of this dish, use your favorite plant-based ground beef alternative and substitute the chicken broth with veggie broth. Use soy sauce instead of Worcestershire sauce.
To add bulk andincrease servings, consider adding diced carrots or potatoes, chopped spinach or kale, or sliced mushrooms or zucchini to the beef mixture.
Serve the dish with some of your favorite toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or a side of sliced avocado.
How To Store Leftovers
You can store Beef and Tomato Rice Bowl leftovers in an air-tight container for up to four days in the fridge. They will keep up to four months in the freezer. If freezing, cover the surface with plastic wrap or parchment before sealing the container, which prevents freezer burn. If meal prepping, refrigerating, or freezing, add the beef mixture to the container first and then top it with the rice. This will prevent the rice from absorbing all of the sauce. You can reheat leftovers in a microwave. Cook in 30-second increments until the beef mixture is steaming.
Set a deep stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil. Once the oil has warmed, add the ground beef and sprinkle it with a 1/2 teaspoon salt. Once the beef has browned, remove it from the pan and set aside. Keep about 2 tablespoons of rendered fat in the pan.
Add the diced onion to the pan and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the beef back to the pan with oregano, ground cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Top the meat with the diced tomatoes and their juices. Stir to combine.
Add the chicken broth and drained chickpeas to the beef mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Cover the pan and cook until the chickpeas soften, about 20 minutes.
While the beef mixture cooks, add the rice to a rice cooker, alonf with the water, salted butter, and remaining 1 teaspoon of salt.
When the beef and tomato mixture finishes cooking, sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Divide the rice into four bowls and top with the beef mixture.
How to Make Beef and Tomato Rice Bowl – Step by Step Photos
Set a deep stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Once the oil has warmed, add the 1/2 pound of ground beef and sprinkle it with a 1/2 teaspoon salt. As the beef browns, use a wooden spoon to break up large chunks into smaller pieces. Once the beef has browned, remove it from the pan and set aside. Keep about 2 tablespoons of rendered fat in the pan.
Add the diced onion to the pan and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Next, add the 2 minced cloves of garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the beef back to the pan along with 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. Then top the meat with one 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes and their juices. Stir to combine.
Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth and one 15-ounce can of drained chickpeas to the beef mixture. Then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Cover the pan and cook until the chickpeas have softened, about 20 minutes.
While the beef mixture cooks, add 2 cups of rice to a rice cooker, along with 3 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of salted butter, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook. If you don’t own a rice cooker, check out our blog post on How To Cook Rice.
When the beef and tomato mixture is finished cooking, sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes, or more to taste. Then, divide the rice into four bowls and top with the beef mixture. Finally, sit back and enjoy this hearty meal you’ve made with very minimal effort!
Welcome to another EASY, nourishing, flavorful plant-based meal (we know you love them!). This EPIC bowl combines limey, salty, spicy smashed chickpeas with fluffy quinoa, caramelized roasted veggies, and an aji verde sauce so good you’ll want to lick …
Welcome to another EASY, nourishing, flavorful plant-based meal (we know you love them!). This EPIC bowl combines limey, salty, spicy smashed chickpeas with fluffy quinoa, caramelized roasted veggies, and an aji verde sauce so good you’ll want to lick the blender!
Ready in just 30 minutes, this nourishing meal is our new weeknight go-to and soon to be yours, too. Let’s get cooking!
How to Make Chickpea “Taco” Bowls
These vegan taco bowls get their name thanks to the smashed chickpea taco “meat” made by mashing chickpeas with olive oil, lime juice, aji amarillo paste (or sriracha), salt, and dried herbs and spices.
Fiesta Bean Salad is made with black beans, chick peas, tomatoes, cilantro and avocado tossed with a cumin-lime vinaigrette. Fiesta Bean Salad This delicious fiesta bean salad is loaded with fiber! I try to eat lots of legumes each week to get more fib…
Fiesta Bean Salad is made with black beans, chick peas, tomatoes, cilantro and avocado tossed with a cumin-lime vinaigrette. Fiesta Bean Salad This delicious fiesta bean salad is loaded with fiber! I try to eat lots of legumes each week to get more fiber, and I love the bright, fresh flavors of this quick and
Eggplant stew is a hearty and comforting stew that is a must make! Made with eggplant, diced onions, garlic, vegetable broth, spices, tomatoes and more. This eggplant stew recipe is one you have to try out this week. Best part of all this eggplan…
Eggplant stew is a hearty and comforting stew that is a must make! Made with eggplant, diced onions, garlic, vegetable broth, spices, tomatoes and more. This eggplant stew recipe is one you have to try out this week. Best part of all this eggplant soup will reheat well for lunches or dinners for the week....
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Move over, butternut squash! Carrots are back and ready to be the new SOUPer star in this creamy vegan carrot soup. It’s rich thanks to coconut milk and subtly spicy from red pepper flakes, making it super warming and perfect for the transition from wi…
Move over, butternut squash! Carrots are back and ready to be the new SOUPer star in this creamy vegan carrot soup. It’s rich thanks to coconut milk and subtly spicy from red pepper flakes, making it super warming and perfect for the transition from winter to spring!
The best part? It’s made in 1 pot with just 10 ingredients you may have around right now. Let us show you how it’s done!
