Miso-Ginger Umami Bowl with Roasted Vegetables

Prep ⏱ 15 min
Cook ⏱ 25 min
Total ⏱ 40 min
Level ⚡ Easy
Serves 🍽 2 servings

🧄 Ingredients

Serves: 2
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli florets
  • 2 ¾ Carrots
  • 1 ¾ cup Chickpeas, drained and patted dry
  • 2 ¾ tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 ¾ tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 ¾ tsp Salt
  • 1 ¾ tsp Black pepper
  • 2 ¾ tbsp White miso paste
  • 1 ¾ tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 ¾ tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 ¾ tbsp Soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 ¾ tsp Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 ¾ tsp Maple syrup
  • 3 ¾ tbsp Warm water
  • 2 ¾ cups Cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
  • 2 ¾ cups Fresh spinach or greens
  • 1 ¾ tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 2 ¾ Green onions, sliced

📋 Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

    💡 High heat is key for crispy, caramelized edges on the vegetables.
  2. 2

    Toss the broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

    💡 Don\'t crowd the pan — vegetables need space to roast, not steam.
  3. 3

    Roast for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden and slightly crispy.

    💡 Watch the broccoli closely after 20 minutes — those little tips can go from perfectly crispy to burned quickly.
  4. 4

    While the vegetables roast, make the miso-ginger sauce. Whisk together the miso paste, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, grated ginger, and maple syrup in a small bowl. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time until pourable.

    💡 Taste as you go — adjust with more soy sauce for saltiness or more maple for sweetness.
  5. 5

    Prepare your bowl base. Cook rice, quinoa, or noodles according to package directions if not already prepared.

    💡 Leftover rice from the fridge works perfectly here — this is a great meal-prep bowl.
  6. 6

    Assemble the bowls: add the grain base first, then a handful of fresh greens. Top with the hot roasted vegetables, then drizzle generously with the miso-ginger sauce.

    💡 Add the greens right before serving and let the warm vegetables wilt them slightly — it\'s so good.
  7. 7

    Finish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and any other toppings you like. Serve immediately.

    💡 A drizzle of chili oil at the end takes this bowl to the next level if you like a little heat.

Nutrition Per Serving

420 Calories
58.00g Carbs
14.00g Protein
14.00g Fat
9.00g Fiber
780mg Sodium

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