Got any extra pumpkins to make a savory autumn dish? This hearty meal is packed with fiber and delicious flavors, and the turmeric adds a healing, anti-inflammatory bonus. Enjoy!
PrintPumpkin Turmeric Bowl
- Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients
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- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 cup of organic brown rice, quinoa, or quick-cooking bulgur, uncooked
- 6 cloves of garlic, divided
- 2 tsp. light miso (non-GMO, organic), divided
- 1 tsp. ground turmeric
- ¼ organic yellow, red, or green bell pepper
- 2 large organic tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup raw pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 2 sprigs fresh organic parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place the 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan and add the rice, quinoa or bulgur. Add 3 cloves of the garlic, 1 tsp. of the miso, turmeric, and bell pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cook according to the instructions on the package of rice, quinoa, or bulgur.
- In a food processor, chop the tomatoes and the rest of the garlic. Add to a saucepan and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth, remaining 1 tsp. miso, and the chopped pumpkin. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 14 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender. Serve the rice (or quinoa or bulgur) in individual bowls.
- Add the pumpkin mixture and top with the fresh parsley.
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October 26, 2017
Is there a substitute for the miso for someone who cannot consume soy?
October 26, 2017
Yes, coconut aminos could be a good option. It is soy-free and gluten free. You can always use other spices such as kelp, ground pepper, turmeric, herbs, and even salt-free seasoning to recreate the taste of salt.
November 7, 2017
Gail, Whole Foods and many health food stores carry Miso Master’s organic, soy-free chickpea miso! It’s great!
November 3, 2016
You mentioned pumpkin “sauce”…do some of the cooked pumpkins get pureed?
November 5, 2016
Hi, Jen! That would be the pumpkin mixture made with the tomatoes, garlic, broth, miso, and pumpkin. :)