This dinner was inspired by a new cookbook “Bowl + Spoon” by Sara Forte from the blog Sprouted Kitchen. I enthusiastically recommend this book which is filled with wonderful photographs by Hugh Forte and delicious ideas for one bowl meals. The recipes are mostly vegetarian (some include fish), and many vegan. There is something very comforting about dinner in a single bowl you can hold it in your hand, and eat with a spoon. Don’t you think? Can you see yourself on a cold evening settled by the fire with a good book? Or, snuggled up against a pile of pillows under a down comforter in bed? And I love the simplicity of it, very minimalist.
This is a meal that will lend itself to many variations. All you need is a grain (I used brown rice), and some roast vegetables. If you would like to add a protein, a fried egg is good…the runny yolk creating a nice sauce. Add some “odd flavor sauce” for an extra punch.
If you need inspiration on roasting, I suggest taking a look at the 3 part series on roasting vegetables by Elaine from the blog Foodbod. You will find a link to her blog here. It’s the best comprehensive tutorial I’ve read on-line and she has some wonderful ideas.
You don’t need a recipe for this, so here are the informal directions. Steam some brown rice, roast some vegetables, fry an egg, eat. Oh, and if you have some Yum sauce on hand, it will definitely spice things up.
Rice bowl with roast butternut squash, Brussels sprouts and fried egg
This type of meal lends itself to a Zen like simplicity. It’s a wonderful way to use up leftovers, especially if you have some leftover grilled veggies on hand. It’s one of my favorite lunches.
Rice bowl with a fried egg and Yum sauce
I’m with you. This is my idea of comfort food, with no guilt. I look forward to trying it.
I do love a bowl of tasty food, I always eat from bowls, never plates!! Thank you so much for including me in your post 🙂 have a great weekend x
Thank you Elaine, I loved that series on roasting you wrote.
Thank you 🙂
Simplest and easiest meals are always the best. This is one amazing meal, Liz. And thank you for sharing at this week’s FF. 🙂 Have a lovely weekend. xx
Thank you and thanks for visiting.
That’s definitely my idea of comfort food too Liz, love all the ingredients and that egg on top has to have been the icing on the cake ~yum~
Runny eggs are wonderful as they make their own sauce. Thank you.
How simple, but delicious – roasted veggies and rice and add whatever else makes you happy 🙂
I usually don’t post these kinds of things because they are so simple, inspired by the cookbook.
Yum! I love recipes that are easy to mix up because you never become bored with the same dish. And, the fall flavors are perfect for all our guests at Fiesta Friday this week. I hope you have a wonderful weekend too! 😀
Thank you Kaila.