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Roasted Veggies with Creamy Vegan Spinach Orzo

Servings: 4 bowls
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
These Roasted Veggies with Creamy Vegan Spinach Orzo make up the ultimate bowl. Topped off with Mustard Tahini Dressing and fresh arugula!
4.80 from 5 ratings

Ingredients

FOR THE ROASTED VEGGIES

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp mustard powder
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 head cauliflower cut in florets
  • 4 large carrots cut in 3 inch pieces

FOR THE CREAMY SPINACH ORZO

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • red pepper flakes optional
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup orzo dry
  • 2 cups broth I used vegan chicken broth*
  • 8 oz frozen spinach unthawed
  • 1/3 cup non-dairy milk unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup plain hummus

FOR THE MUSTARD TAHINI DRESSING

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • lemon juice to taste
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • pepper to taste
  • water as needed

FOR THE BOWLS

  • 4 cups arugula

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • To prepare the roasted veggies, add the olive oil, mustard powder, oregano, a pinch of salt & pepper and lemon juice to a bowl. Stir to combine. Add the veggies to the baking sheet and drizzle with the marinade. Toss to combine and place in the oven for 20-30 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes. After the veggies have been in the oven for 20 minutes, watch them and pull them out after they are browned. Taste and add salt if needed.
  • While the veggies are cooking, prepare the orzo. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt & pepper. Stir to combine and cook until the shallots have softened (approx. 3-5 minutes).
  • Add the dry orzo to the pan and allow it to brown for about 2 minutes. Add the broth, milk and spinach to the pan and cook, uncovered, until all of the liquid is absorbed, stirring regularly. Add the hummus and stir to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
  • While the veggies and orzo are cooking, prepare the dressing. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add water until desired consistency is reached. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
  • To assemble, add 1 cup of arugula to each bowl, followed by the roasted veggies and creamy orzo. Drizzle each bowl with dressing and serve!

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Notes

*You can get this at Whole Foods or online here.
**FOR LEFTOVERS: Leave the hot and cold foods separate. Reheat the hot foods, then add to a bowl with the arugula and drizzle with leftover dressing.
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course
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