03/21/2026
Adzuki Rice Bowl with Hearts of Palm
A simple, nourishing, and delicious bowl made with cooked adzuki beans, sautéed carrots, hearts of palm, and a sweet-savory lemon sauce. Finished with fresh cilantro over a bed of rice
Ingredients
• 1 cup adzuki beans, cooked
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 carrots, sliced or julienned
• 1 can hearts of palm, sliced
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp vegan butter
• A splash of water, as needed
• Fresh cilantro, for topping
For the sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp maple
Instructions
1. Cook the adzuki beans until tender and set aside.
2. In a pan, melt the vegan butter and sauté the carrots and hearts of palm until lightly golden.
3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until slightly golden and fragrant.
4. Add a splash of water to help the carrots soften and cook through.
5. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey until well combined.
6. To assemble, add rice to a bowl, then top with the cooked adzuki beans, sautéed vegetables, and the sauce.
7. Finish with fresh cilantro on top and serve.
Fresh, cozy, and full of flavor