Description
A vibrant and nutritious grain bowl featuring fresh greens, colorful vegetables, and your choice of protein, perfect for a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
- Fresh greens (kale, spinach, or arugula)
- Colorful vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, and cherry tomatoes)
- Whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, or farro)
- Protein (chicken breast, beans, or tofu)
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: nuts or seeds for crunch
Instructions
- Prepare your grains according to package instructions. Rinse well and cook until tender.
- While the grains are cooking, wash and chop the fresh greens and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken or tofu until golden brown; for beans, warm them in the skillet.
- Combine the grains, greens, and vegetables in a large bowl and toss gently.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- For added crunch, sprinkle nuts or seeds over the top before serving.
- Let the dish sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability and personal preference. This dish can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or cold as a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg