Ethiopian-Style Rice Bowl with roasted vegetables, lentils, and greens. This bowl is packed with protein and nutrition.

We’ve used Holy Cow Vegan’s spice blend recipe for the Berbere spice in this recipe, but you can try purchasing some if you live near any international food markets or see what vendors at your local markets may have.

Ingredients

Serves: 4-5 Time: 45 minutes

Ethiopian-Style Rice Bowl

Spiced Lentils

• 1 1/2 cup lentils, washed
• 8 oz. tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp berbere spice
• 2 cups kale, chopped

Roasted Vegetables

• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 8-10 oz. cherry tomatoes
• 1 zucchini or squash, chopped
• 1 cup red cabbage, chopped
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp marjoram
• 1 Tbs olive oil

Garlic-Ginger Rice

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube
• 2 tsp ground garlic
• 1 tsp ground ginger

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400º F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted vegetable ingredients and toss them evenly.
3. Spread the veggie mix onto a roasting pan and place in the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the lentils and rice.
5. Set heat to medium-high in a medium stovetop pot and add a touch of oil.
6. Stir in the lentils for 2 minutes, then add the water, vegetable bouillon, tomato sauce, and seasoning. Set aside the kale.
7. Bring to a boil, then cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Add the kale at the end, until it is lightly wilted.
8. Then, cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stove top with the seasonings.
9. Serve the lentils with the rice, kale and veggie mix, and enjoy!

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Tofu Pad Thai with crispy, roasted tofu, and sautéed vegetables is creamy & delicious! This recipe can be made vegan or vegetarian.

Ingredients

Serves: 4-5

Tofu Pad Thai

• 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, thinly julienned
• 1 small zucchini, julienned
• 1/2 large bell pepper, thinly sliced
• Green onions, chopped (optional)
• Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
• Sriracha (optional)
• 2 eggs (if vegetarian)
• Sesame oil

Baked Tofu

• 1 heaping Tbs corn starch
• 2 Tbs soy sauce
• 2 tsp red curry paste
• Dash of olive oil
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 package extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed

Pad Thai Sauce

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 Tbs brown sugar
• 1 heaping Tbs corn starch
• 3 Tbs soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 3 Tbs lime juice
• 1/3 cup water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF and prepare your tofu (see pressing instructions).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the other ingredients for the tofu and stir together with a rubber spatula.
3. Carefully fold the drained tofu cubes into the bowl, evenly coating them with the mixture.
4. Transfer the tofu to a lightly greased baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 25 minutes. You may flip halfway through to get an even crisp on both sides. Don’t be discouraged if the tofu sticks to the pan. It will also roast fine if it isn’t flipped.
5. Meanwhile, prepare your remaining vegetables and mix your sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl.
6. Once all your vegetables have been prepared, in a large skillet, heat the sesame oil on medium-high heat.
7. When the oil is hot, begin sautéing the onions, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, making sure each side is lightly browned.
8. Then, add the carrot, bell pepper, squash, and turnips. Cook together for another 5 minutes.
9. Continue cooking the vegetables until they are tender.
10. If using eggs, scramble them in a separate pan and set aside once cooked.
11. Set heat to medium in a separate, large skillet and add water to a separate pot for boiling the rice noodles.
12. Cook the noodles for 10 minutes, then drain & rinse in cold water.
13. Create a well in the center of the veggies and add the pad thai sauce. Mix in once it begins to bubble.
14. Combine the noodles, eggs, and cooked tofu in the skillet and mix well until fully incorporated with the veggies and sauce.
15. Serve with optional toppings, and enjoy!

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