Miso-Ginger Umami Bowl with Roasted Vegetables
🧄 Ingredients
- 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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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