Roasted Root Vegetable Buddha Bowl

Bowl

• 1 small sweet potato, cut in half then into thin strips lengthwise
• 2 whole beets, cubed
• 3 large carrots, cut into thirds then into thin strips lengthwise
• 1 medium purple onion, sliced
• 1 cup Organic Basmati White Rice (we used Lotus Foods)
• avocado, as desired
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Maple Garlic Dressing

• 1/2 cup Organic Liquid Coconut Oil
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• salt, to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Prep all vegetables (sweet potato, beets, carrots, onion), and place on a large baking pan.

3. Brush vegetables with a liberal amount of Nutiva Organic Liquid Coconut Oil.

4. Bake for 45 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package, and slice your avocado into thin slices.

6. Make the Maple Garlic Dressing by placing all ingredients in a glass jar or salad dressing shaker, and shake or whisk until completely blended together.

7. Once the vegetables are done roasting, remove them from the oven, and begin building your bowl.

8. Add the rice, roasted vegetables, and avocado to a bowl, then drizzle Maple Garlic Dressing liberally over the top.

9. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.