sesame rice with roasted veggies | easy lunchbox meal
Ingredients
2 cups Bob's Red Mill Sweet Brown Rice (or sub your favorite grain)
1 rainbow carrot
9 sugar snap peas
1⁄2 a head of purple cauliflower (or sub regular)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1⁄2 tablespoon Everything Bagel Spice (from Trader Joes --- or sub salt and pepper)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1⁄2 tablespoon honey
Notes
For the lunchbox:
Add 1 package of teriyaki seaweed, 1 cutie orange, 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, and 4 Smarty Pants kid vitamins (optional)
Instructions
Cook the rice according to the package instructions, then set aside.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Chop / slice the vegetables (cauliflower, carrot, and snap peas). Lay them on a single layer on a foil ilned baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with everything spice.
Bake for 20 minutes, until softened and slightly browned.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups sweet brown rice, the roasted veggies, and all of the other ingredients. Stir to combine.
