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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Food Is Better In a Bowl

There's something totally satisfying about a big ole bowl of whole grains, veggies, and a healthy protein. The combinations are endless — beans/broccoli/rice or tempeh/squash/millet ... you get the idea. I think I've found my favorite healthy bowl combo with this Monk Bowl from 30 Minute Vegan:

It's simply quinoa, baked tofu, and steamed broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. All that goodness is layered in a bowl and topped with soy sauce (I used Maggie seasoning), nutritional yeast, and flax oil. Oh, and I added a few spicy squirts of sriracha for good measure.

Then I mixed it all together and enjoyed bite after bite ... until it was all gone and I was wishing for more. The tofu was probably the highlight. It's Furama Savory Baked Tofu, which I buy at my neighborhood Asian market. It has a hint of five-spice powder flavor, and it's the firmest tofu I've ever eaten. I baked it again after marinating in some soy sauce for a few minutes. Delish!
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19 comments:

  1. TaraNovember 13, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    I love Monk Bowls and yours looks absolutely delicious. That tofu seems especially yummy!

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  2. noraNovember 13, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Yeah, everything DOES taste better in a bowl. the other kind of bowl being a bowl of oatmeal/bran with endless mix ins! that looks so awesome and healthy :)

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  3. TNovember 13, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    So simple and satisfying! Oh how I love nooch on anything and everything!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 13, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    My nutritionish used to get mad at me for eating all my meals in a bowl. Like it was a weird food ritual...umm no, it just tastes better!

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  5. vegan.in.brightonNovember 13, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    That looks delicious, I love nooch on everything!

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  6. LizNoVeggieGirlNovember 13, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Oh yes! I love bowl meals :-D

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  7. GinaNovember 13, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    I totally agree, food is just better in a bowl!! Sounds super yummy :)

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  8. miss vNovember 13, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    i have been doing serious bowl eating lately. mine never look pretty when i need to take a picture, so i have to plate it, and then dump it in a bowl. (like my frito pie).

    yours looks fab though. happy friday!

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  9. Vegan In The VINovember 13, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    I never heard of a Monk Bowl before. Thanks for the idea.

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  10. The Voracious VeganNovember 13, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    LOOKS PERFECT!

    I love making dishes like this because they have everything they need to be delicious AND healthy, what a perfect combination.

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  11. River - The Crafty KookNovember 13, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Food IS better in a bowl! Of course the tofu is the highlight - it's what I can't have! *stomps and whines* :-D

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  12. choco-KatieNovember 13, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Well, oatmeal comes in a bowl... and chocolate pudding... and soup... so I'll agree with you!

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  13. TrainerpackNovember 13, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Yum! Yum!

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  14. Leslie RichmanNovember 13, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    That looks really good. I love Soyboy smoked tofu. It's really firm too.

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  15. chrystad72November 13, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Looks so delish! actually my favorite things to eat is just some sauteed veggies and grains in a big bowl with hot sauce, tahini and a small squirt of braggs. its simple but i look forward to eating it. Definitely a comfort food. Im going to have to try it with some nooch on it! That sounds fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 13, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    I had a bowl of sauted zuchini, spinach, brocolli, carrots and brussels sprouts last night for dinner. They were sauted in olive oil and garlic with a few generous splashes of soy. YUM - MEE! Of course I think I almost OD'd on fiber but it was worth it.

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  17. Abby's Vegan EatsNovember 13, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    I agree with the bowl idea! That looks like the perfect dinner.

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  18. jessyNovember 14, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    foodz in bowls rock - and they do taste extra deeeeelicious in 'em, too! the monk bowl looks awesome, Bianca - packed full of good-for-you yummies & i love that you added on the sriacha. nice touch! i'm gonna keep an eye out for that 'fu next time i'm at the asian market - it sounds yummy & the texture sounds great, too!

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  19. Melisser; the Urban HousewifeNovember 16, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    I love a bowl of goodness too!

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