Customized Rice Bowls

Rice Bowls are one of my favorite things to make. There are so many things that can be added or subtracted to each person taste; making for a great get together meal option. Also, depending on what you put in it, can be taken to work or school with out worrying about refrigeration.

I haven't settled on a favorite sauce so I don't have and specific recommendations to give. Have fun building your bowl and adding flavors.



The rough order I follow to make my bowl is grain, protein, veggies, and extras. Some examples of what I use, but not everything is listed below.
Grain- rice, quinoa
Protein- beans, cooked tofu
Veggies- sauteed bell pepper, sauteed onion, roasted butternut squash,
Extras- avocado, sauces

A.L.T. Sandwich: Vegan Cooking with Nadine

Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato Sandwich

       What Is better than a quick, simple vegan meal? The answer is nothing... except possibly midnight chocolate snacks, but that's besides the point....
      After spending all day at school (where they don't yet provide true vegan alternatives) I wait to eat dinner at home. But after spending 12 hours on campus, the last thing I want to do is spend a long time making myself food. Typically wanting to cheat on being vegan just to eat a quick meal, I've found the perfect solution! (Be aware, I usually have to have two of these... they're that good!)

Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 0 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

8 slices of your preferred bread (I like Sourdough best)

1 ripe avocado, cut into thin slices

1-2 ripe tomatoes, cut into thin slices

1/4 head of romaine lettuce, washed and dried

4 tablespoons Vegenaise (I use about a tablespoon per sandwich)

Vegan bacon of your choice (optional)

Cracked pepper (optional)

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread of your choice in either your toaster or in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
2. In the meantime, prepare the rest of the ingredients.
3. Once your bread is toasted, spread desired amount of Vegenaise on both slices of bread.
4. Layer the avocado (bacon if desired) on one slice of bread and the lettuce and tomato on the other slice.
5. Crack the pepper over both slices.
6. Close the sandwich, cut in half (if desired) and enjoy!