Introduction:
Some meals feel like a reset button: warm, balanced, colorful, and satisfying without being heavy. This
Creamy Herb Sauce with Rice, Sweet Potatoes & Veggies is exactly that kind of dinner. Think of it as a
comfort-food bowl built from simple ingredients—fluffy rice, naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes, tender vegetables, and a
creamy herb sauce that ties everything together with bright, fresh flavor.
The real star here is the sauce. It’s creamy but not overwhelming, packed with herbs and lemony freshness, and flexible
enough to match whatever vegetables you have. You can keep it vegetarian, add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein,
or switch up the grains and veggies depending on season and what’s in your fridge.
This recipe is also perfect for meal prep. Make a batch of rice, roast the sweet potatoes, steam or sauté your veggies, and
keep the creamy herb sauce in a jar. Mix and match throughout the week for quick lunches that still feel homemade and fresh.
Ingredients:
For the rice:
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice (white, jasmine, basmati, or brown)
- 3 cups water or broth (use package ratio if different)
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the sweet potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
For the veggies (choose a mix):
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1–2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup green beans
- Optional: spinach or kale (stir in at the end)
For the creamy herb sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream for richer sauce)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs, finely chopped (parsley, dill, cilantro, basil—mix and match)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, adds depth)
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2–4 tbsp water (to thin to drizzle consistency)
Optional toppings:
- Crumbled feta
- Toasted sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds
- Chili flakes
- Avocado slices
- Lemon wedges
