Shop, Prep, Dine With Shanika Graham - White

shop PREP dine

with SHANIKA GRAHAM-WHITE

+vegan sweet potato orzo bowl

This Vegan Sweet Potato Orzo Bowl is the next best thing for the cooler season! Absolutely comforting, easy to make, and the perfect dairyfree + meatless dinner option. With perfectly cooked orzo topped with roasted sweet potatoes, tomatoes, corn, and flavored with a homemade chipotle ranch dressing, this food bowl is delicious for any occasion.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

SHOP PREP DINE

ORZO:

1 cup orzo

8 cups organic vegetable stock

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

ROASTED VEGGIES:

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled + cubed

2 cups grape tomatoes or tomatoeson-the-vine

3 cups frozen sweet corn

3-4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING:

1 cup vegan mayonnaise

2 Tablespoons almond milk

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 Tablespoons dried chives

1 teaspoon chipotle powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried dill Pinch of salt

To Roast Sweet Potatoes

Tomatoes + Corn:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

Add the sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and corn onto the baking sheet (in a single layer and grouped separately) and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, and basil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the veggies are charred, wilted, and tender. Remove and let cool slightly.

To Make Orzo:

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the veggie stock to a boil. Add the orzo and let it boil for 8–10 minutes or until orzo slightly swells and is tender. Once done, drain, rinse, and season with salt + black pepper, to taste.

To Make Chipotle Ranch Dressing:

In a bowl, add together all ingredients and whisk everything together until combined and smooth. Dressing should be easy to drizzle in consistency.

To Serve + Assemble: Spoon a bit of the orzo into low bowl(s) or plate(s) evenly, followed by roasted veggies (sweet potatoes, tomatoes, + corn, grouped side by side), and top with drizzle of chipotle ranch dressing. Enjoy!