Green Goddess Bowl (Vegan)
A vibrant, plant-based green bowl topped with steamed veggies, whole grains, and a creamy herb-packed green goddess dressing made completely from scratch.
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Saucepan or steamer
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
The Bowl
- 1, cup cooked brown rice, warm or room temperature
- 1, cup broccoli florets, lightly steamed
- ½, cup shelled edamame, steamed and unsalted
- ½, medium avocado, sliced
- ½, cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼, cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 1, cup mixed leafy greens, butter lettuce or romaine work well
- 1, tablespoon everything seasoning, optional and to taste
Green Goddess Dressing
- 1, cup fresh spinach, packed
- ½, cup fresh herbs, parsley and cilantro mix
- ½, medium ripe avocado
- 1, small garlic clove, peeled
- 2, tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼, cup cold water, more as needed for blending
- ½, teaspoon sea salt, adjust to taste
Optional Add-Ins Based on Conviction
- Tahini for extra creaminess
- Dijon mustard for depth
- Nutritional yeast for a savory note
Instructions
- Cook the Base: Prepare brown rice according to package instructions and set aside. Steam broccoli and edamame just until tender and bright green. You want life left in them.
- Prep the Fresh Veg: Slice cucumber, radishes, and avocado. Wash and dry leafy greens thoroughly.
- Blend the Dressing to Silky Perfection: Add spinach, herbs, avocado, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and water to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth, vibrant, and pourable. Adjust thickness with more water if needed.
- Build the Bowl with Intention: Add rice to the base of your bowl. Arrange broccoli, edamame, greens, cucumber, radishes, and avocado in sections so every bite gets variety.
- Finish with the Sauce Moment: Drizzle the green goddess dressing generously over the bowl or serve it in the center for dipping and pouring as you go.
- Pause and Enjoy: Take a breath before the first bite. This bowl is doing what it came to do.
Notes
- If edamame is not part of your fast, substitute chickpeas or lentils if allowed, or simply add more veggies.
- For an oil-free version, this dressing is already perfect as-is.
- If garlic feels too strong, roast it lightly first for a softer flavor.
- This dressing stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before using.