Roasted Plantain and Sweet Potato Rice Bowls: Easy Comfort Food
Delicious and easy to make, these Roasted Plantain and Sweet Potato Rice Bowls are the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potato into cubes.
- Slice the plantains diagonally.
- Toss the sweet potato and plantains with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the brown rice in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
- Assemble the bowl by adding the rice, then topping it with the roasted plantains and sweet potato.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the vegetables before roasting.
- Feel free to add your favorite protein on top, such as grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Plantain, Sweet Potato, Rice Bowls, Comfort Food