Vegan Saffron Bento Bowl
A flavorful and nutritious vegan saffron-infused bento bowl, perfect for a quick and easy lunch.
Ingredients
- ●2 large sweet potatoes
- ●1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- ●2 tablespoons coconut oilfor roasting
- ●1 box bentofor serving
- ●1 cup wholesome ricecooked
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes and coconut oil.
- 4
Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- 5
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the wholesome rice according to package instructions.
- 6
In a small saucepan, heat the saffron threads in a tablespoon of water over low heat for 5 minutes.
- 7
To assemble the bento bowl, place a scoop of cooked rice in the bottom of the box.
- 8
Add the roasted sweet potatoes on top of the rice.
- 9
Drizzle the saffron-infused water over the sweet potatoes.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!