Plant Powered Bowl with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Plant Powered Bowl with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 (additional time when cooking rice and/or lentils)
Serves: 4-6

Bowl Ingredients:

• 2 cups lentils (cooked OR 1 can lentils warmed in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute)

• 1 cup rice, cooked

• 1 cup pickled onions

• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (or other choice of veggie)

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

• 3-4 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and Pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 2 blocks of tofu (or other protein)

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes and oil from sun dried tomatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

• 1 clove garlic

• Salt and Pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Take tofu out of package and drain. Place tofu on to a plate or cutting board with paper towels under and on top. Stack heavy item(s) on top of tofu and allow to press for 10-15 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 425. Prepare two sheet pans with oil or parchment paper.

3. Toss sliced peppers and onions with 1-2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl and pour on sheet pan.

4. Slice tofu or protein source, and spread out on a separate pan. Top with 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes

6. While veggies and tofu/protein are baking, prepare your dressing by placing all dressing ingredients into a food processor and blending until smooth.

7. Prepare your bowl with rice, lentils, pickled onion, tofu/protein, and additional toppings as desired.

8. Drizzle with dressing, and enjoy!

Download this recipe from Good Soul Nutrition here!