A steamed veggie bowl is one of the simplest ways to nourish your body with fiber, minerals, and antioxidants while keeping digestion light. Steaming helps preserve nutrients and natural flavors, and when paired with a creamy sesame dressing, you get a satisfying balance of freshness and depth. This wholesome bowl also supports gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria with plant-based fiber, making it a perfect lunch or dinner choice.
Recipe Quick Stats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Serves: 2
Best Time to Eat: Breakfast or Lunch
Pairs With: Zenita Naturals 15-Day Mango Cleanse
Ingredients
For the Veggie Bowl
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- ½ cup edamame (shelled, optional)
- ½ cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
For the Sesame Dressing
- 2 tbsp tahini (or sesame paste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)
Instructions
- Prepare a steamer basket and bring water to a boil.
- Add broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and green beans. Steam for 5–7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Cook edamame separately if using, then add to the bowl with steamed veggies.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and honey. Add warm water to reach your desired consistency.
- Assemble the bowl with a base of brown rice or quinoa, top with steamed veggies and edamame, and drizzle generously with sesame dressing.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.
Why This Recipe Supports Gut Health Naturally
- Steamed veggies retain fiber and antioxidants that nourish your gut microbiome.
- Quinoa or brown rice provides slow-digesting carbs to support stable energy and digestion.
- Apple cider vinegar (if used in dressing) promotes healthy gut flora and aids digestion.