This Loaded Rainbow Veggie Bowl is packed full of plant protein and bursting with dynamic flavor! Made with colorful vegetables, lovely lentils, and well seasoned chickpeas, my quick and easy vegan recipe for Roasted Rainbow Bowls costs less than $5 to make and all of the tasty elements combined together create the perfect bite. Ready to dig in? Serve up my Bountiful Bowl with tortillas, chips, toast, quinoa, or rice for a family-sized feast!
I also have other vegetable-loaded recipes that you absolutely love! check out my Rainbow Salad with Creamy Pineapple Dressing, and Coconut Curry Ramen Soup recipes.
COURSE: Entree, Main, Dinner
CUISINE: American, Healthy, Soul Food
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 1 Serving)
- Calories 419g
- Protein 17g
- Dietary Fiber 12.5g
Why You Will Love this Loaded Rainbow Veggie Bowl:
This protein-plentiful recipe has an abundance of vegetables – and not just any vegetables, but roasted vegetables! When vegetables are roasted, they become lightly crisp on the outside, and sweetly tender on the inside. This gives them a caramelized factor that you won’t be able to get enough of.
About the Ingredients:
I often describe this recipe as protein-packed for a reason! The abundance of chickpeas, beans, and lentils in this Loaded Rainbow Veggie Bowl is the reason behind its protein overload. These ingredients are notorious for their high protein and fiber intake, which makes them the perfect addition (or main ingredients) in salad bowls especially if you want the pungent protein punch!
Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a legume that contains high amounts of protein, which makes them the perfect substitute for meat in vegan or vegetarian dishes. They also contain a wide variety of health benefits because of their mineral, fiber, and vitamin content. These can help aid weight management, reduce risk of diseases, and improve digestion.
However, if you don’t have chickpeas, you can opt for the more common red or white kidney beans!
Bell Peppers
A quick way to add more color to your Rainbow Veggie Bowl, bell peppers also have that sweet, fruity, and grassy taste that we all look for in a veggie salad! It’s filled with carotenoids which help with your eye health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
White Onion
While people usually use yellow onions for cooking, white onions are the best ingredient for this dishe! They are slightly sweet with a mild flavor, but adds that crunchy crisp to your veggie salad. Their texture is perfect for other dishes like salsas, chutneys, etc.
Lentils
Adding lentils to a salad is a good flavorful way of boosting your protein intake. This is because lentils are very high in protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates, while being low in fat and calories. They are also naturally gluten-free!
If you don’t have lentils, you can choose to add beans instead. You have a lot of options in this department! It can be pinto, lima, garbanzo, or fava beans.
Questions and Tips:
What equipment can I make this recipe in?
This veggie bowl is a fairly simple recipe, so you won’t need a lot of equipment for it. You only need an oven to roast the veggies in, and a medium size pot where you can boil the freshly chopped herbs and seasoning! Finally, you’ll need some bowls to mix your veggies in. So easy, right?
Are the extra toppings necessary?
My Loaded Rainbow Veggie Bowl can certainly take on much more toppings! Some perfect additions are dried fruits and whole grains like quinoa, barley, rice, couscous, and farro. You can also add sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pepitas, or sesame seeds. Don’t forget the tortilla chips! You can add as much of them as you desire.
What else can I serve with this Loaded Rainbow Veggie Bowl?
This veggie bowl goes best with pasta and bread! You can try it with my Creamy Vegan Alfredo Pasta, Vegan Roasted Pepper Pasta, Tropical French Toast, and my Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich.
How long does this recipe last?
Feel free freeze the ingredients separately for up to 1 month. This recipe can also last in the refrigerator for 5 days!
Will non-vegans like this?
Affirmative! Even non-vegans cannot resist the veggie variety that this Loaded Rainbow Veggie Bowl offers. Aside from it being as tasty and flavorful as it looks, this veggie bowl is packed with protein and so many nutrients. So not only is this a delicious healthy punch to anyone, but it is also a great way to add some diversity to non-vegans’ diets!
