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title: Vegetarian Hawaiian Haystack Bar
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/vegetarian-hawaiian-haystack-bar-692da1641ca49f0d8bd383af
servings: 2
prep_time: 15 minutes
cook_time: 15 minutes
time_required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Tree Nuts
  - Wheat
  - Sesame
  - Soy
tags:
  - Veggie
  - Hawaiian
  - Vegetarian
  - Bowl
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 220
source_chef: Avram Salzmann
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: A unique blend of sweet and savory that divided opinions; some loved it, while others found the combination too unusual.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Many enjoyed the fun, build-your-own assembly style that was great for customizing individual bowls.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/vegetarian-hawaiian-haystack-bar.avif"
---
@veggie stock concentrate{1%unit}
@cheddar cheese{½%cup}
@shredded coconut{¼%cup}
@chickpeas{15%oz} (drained and rinsed)
@heirloom grape tomatoes{1%cup}
@flour{2%tbsp}
@sweet soy glaze{2%tbsp}
@crispy fried onions{2%tbsp}
@mandarin orange segments{1%cup}
@scallions{2%stalks}
@white rice{2%cups} (cooked)
@pineapple{1%cups} (chopped)
@celery{1%stalks}
@salt{1%tsp}
@olive oil{1%tbsp}
@butter{2%tbsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}

Adjust oven rack to the top position and preheat oven to 425°F. ~{10%minutes}

Meanwhile, wash and dry all produce. Halve heirloom grape tomatoes, slice celery and scallions, chop pineapple, and drain mandarin orange segments.

Melt butter in a #medium pan{} over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the butter and cook, stirring constantly, until combined and lightly browned ~{30%seconds} to ~{60%seconds}. Remove from heat and whisk in veggie stock concentrate with a splash of water until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

Fluff cooked white rice with a fork and divide between bowls. Top with chickpeas, pineapple, mandarin orange segments, shredded coconut, heirloom grape tomatoes, celery, and scallions. Drizzle with sweet soy glaze and olive oil, then finish with cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions.