The Whole Bowl - Tali Sauce Recipe {naturally Gluten Free} - Sweetphi (2024)

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The perfect vegetarian meal is the whole bowl tali sauce recipe which also happens to be naturally gluten free. This bowl of deliciousness is also great for healthy meal planningandmake ahead meal prep.

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Just like with the best pumpkin loaf – thewhole bowl with tali sauce was needing a little revamping in the picture department. Years ago when I got my first “real” camera for the blog, this was one of the first recipes I re-shot – so this is technically a re-re shoot. Here is the picture from 2014, and I still love it, but it doesn’t show all the components that go in the dish, which I’ll share with you.

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I don’t mind re-doing and re-photographing this recipe though, because the whole bowl is SO GOOD. I could make it over and over again!

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You know how there are certain dishes that just change your life? Well folks, this is one of them! I first came across The Whole Bowl when my husband and I visited Portland a few years ago. We had The Whole Bowl at a food truck square and fell in love with it. The second we got back I set out to recreating the dish so we could enjoy it at home.

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Since trying it for the first time, I have gone back to Portland and had the whole bowl again and again just to make sure my recipe was right, and I have to tell you, it tastes just like the dish from the food truck!

Over the years, I’ve gotten some of the sweetest comments:

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The bowl is said to be ‘like eating a hug’ and I can definitely see why; it’s warming, delicious, and has such a great flavor combination that is tied together by the Tali Sauce.

This is my take on the Tali sauce that I’ve refined and that has turned out better than expected and yummy every time (even the time I accidentally spilledthe cayenne in and it was super spicy and I couldn’t feel my mouth…yeah even then it was good!)

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It’s garlicy, it’s lemony, it has a unique combination of spices, and contains asecret ingredient – which is usingnutritional yeast (you can find it at health food stores in the bulk spices aisle or in the baking aisle, or buy it on amazon here!

So yummy!

Besides making the sauce (which only takes a few minutes) the other ingredients one just spoons on, it’s such an easy vegetarian dinner to make.

TRY this amazingly delicious and unique dish, it’ll become a favorite!

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This vegetarian meal is also great for making ahead/meal prepping. You put the rice and beans with tali sauce in one container (which can be microwaved) and then the toppings in another container. Reheating takes one minute. So easy, so delicious!

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After making this sauce numerous times, I have found that it is best when made in a food processor – like this one (<–is the one I use), and you can buy the nutritional yeast online. Hope you enjoy!

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The perfect vegetarian meal is the whole bowl tali sauce recipe which also happens to be naturally gluten free. This bowl of deliciousness is also great for healthy meal planningandmake ahead meal prep.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Tali Sauce:

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast found in bins at health food stores
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup chickpeas I used canned Garbanzo beans, drained
  • ½ tsp mustard powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp onion salt
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Bowl Ingredients:

  • 4 cups cooked brown rice use 1 cup per bowl
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz. (use 1/4 can per bowl)
  • 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo use about 2 tablespoons per bowl
  • Tali Sauce 1/4 cup per bowl
  • 1/2-1 cup sharp cheddar shredded (use 2 Tbs per bowl)
  • 1/4 cup black olives roughly chopped (1 Tbs per bowl)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream 1 Tbs per bowl
  • 1 avocado sliced (1/4 avocado per bowl)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped (1 generous pinch per bowl)

Instructions

For the sauce:

  • Measure out all ingredients and put in a food processor or blender and blend until silky smooth. If you want yours to be more liquidy, add additional tablespoon by tablespoon of water until desired consistency is reached. The sauce makes enough for 4 bowls, so store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week if not using all immediately (I've also frozen it and let it thaw before serving, it is also good microwaved and served warm.)

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Bowl Assembly:

  • In the bottom of a bowl place brown rice and beans, then salsa, then ½ the amount of Tali Sauce, then the the cheddar cheese, olives, and on the sides the sour cream and remaining Tali Sauce, and top of with cilantro...yum!

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Notes

The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 905mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 4mg

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Update: I went back to Portland and had the Whole Bowl again just to compare my version and the ‘real’ thing, and I have to tell you – it was spot on, definitely try this recipe, it’s suuuuper good:

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The Whole Bowl - Tali Sauce Recipe {naturally Gluten Free} - Sweetphi (2024)

FAQs

What is tali sauce made of? ›

First, make the Tali sauce by blending the almonds, olive oil, garbanzo beans, garlic, nutritional yeast, water, mustard and lemon juice. Once blended, add 1 tsp of each spice. Blend until combined. Add a tablespoon (more or less to your liking) to the bowl ingredients, and serve hot.

What goes in a whole bowl? ›

Ingredients
  • Tillamook. Cheddar.
  • Rice.
  • Sour Cream.
  • Cilantro.
  • Avocado.
  • Black Olives.
  • Black & Red Beans.
  • salsa.

Who owns Whole Bowl? ›

Link. The Whole Bowl was one of the very first food carts to establish roots in Portland. When owner Tali Ovadia was about to open her fifth flagship location, she was looking for a more flexible, inspiring, and unified brand identity.

What food is called liquid gold? ›

Ghee is a type of clarified butter with a strong aromatic flavor capable of uplifting any dish ranging from sweet to savory. Read on to learn more about ghee, and why it's reffered to as “liquid gold”. What is ghee? Ghee is a caramelized butter that offers a fat-rich flavor similar to French butter.

What is mirin and soy sauce called? ›

Be the first to rate & review! Sometimes called eel sauce or unagi sauce, this mirin-soy sauce is sweet, salty, and easy to make at home.

What is ingredients bowl? ›

Ingredient and mixing bowls provide a convenient and efficient way to prepare a variety of foods for cooking. With a wide range of sizes, styles and materials to choose from, these versatile tools are essential for any professional or home chef who wants to create delicious, healthy meals with ease.

What is the bowl made up of? ›

Modern bowls can be made of ceramic, metal, wood, plastic, and other materials. Bowls have been made for thousands of years. Very early bowls have been found in China, Ancient Greece, Crete and in certain Native American cultures.

When did the whole bowl start? ›

Back in 2001 in Portland, Ore., when Tali Ovadia quit the world of software start-ups for food, she could afford only a pushcart for her business, the Whole Bowl. “There was room to do only one thing, but it was successful so I've kept at it,” she said.

What's in a cafe yumm bowl? ›

Organic brown rice, organic black beans, fresh mild red salsa, Original Yumm! Sauce®, and Deluxe Toppings. Deluxe Toppings include shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, sour cream, black olives, and cilantro.

Who owns Ninja Bowl? ›

Ninja Bowl's owner Darren Wee started exploring the idea of bowl food as early as 2014.

What is Vietnamese soy sauce called? ›

When a Chinese or Southeast Asian recipe calls for soy sauce, it means a regular, Chinese-style light soy sauce (called sheng chou in Mandarin; xi dau/nuoc tuong in Vietnamese). This is the most common type of soy sauce, what is stocked most at Asian markets and mainstream grocers.

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It is made with tomatoes, the Cajun holy trinity (celery, bell peppers, and onions), garlic, seasonings, and herbs. Stock (usually chicken) is also used, and it is seasoned with cayenne, hot sauce, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, thyme, and parsley.

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