Vegan Rice Bowl (Gluten Free)
This vegan rice bowl is SO satiating and keeps you full the whole day! It is a fun, filling and creative weeknight dinner that takes less than 30 minutes to make. Essentially it is a simple greek inspired salad, packed with fresh vegetables, cooked rice and chickpeas. Truly the perfect meal prep lunch or dinner! Since it is so quick and easy it is perfect for any night of the week These vegan rice bowls are really easy to throw together and use simple, common ingredients are are easy to find and affordable! No need to break the bank here!
Ingredients
Ingredients for the dressing:
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon squeezed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Ingredients for the Vegan Rice Bowl:
- 1 15 oz can can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup white rice
- 1/2 cucumber chopped
- 1/4 red onion thinly chopped
- 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
- 1/4 cup vegan tzatziki sauce
- 1/4 cup vegan feta cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing. Set aside.
- Cook rice according to box directions.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
- Add rice to the bowl. Top with chickpeas.
- Top with sliced cucumber, red onion, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Top with tzatziki sauce.
- Sprinkle crumbled fat-free feta cheese over the top.
- Enjoy immediately!