Simple Grain Bowl

Name: Simple Grain Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked brown rice, or 1 cup uncooked quinoa, or 1 cup uncooked farro; 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 2 cups grilled chicken breast diced, or 2 cups firm tofu cubed and pan-seared, or 2 cups cooked shrimp; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 1 cup cucumber diced; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 avocado sliced; 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced; 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled optional; 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley cilantro or basil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic minced; Salt and pepper to taste

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Customizable nourishing bowl with grains, protein, and fresh toppings

40 min

cook 25 min

International

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Ingredients

Instructions

Cook your selected grain according to package directions. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly before assembly.
Prepare your chosen protein as needed: grill chicken breast until cooked through, pan-sear tofu cubes until golden, or cook shrimp until pink and cooked through. Alternatively, use pre-cooked chickpeas or canned options.
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until emulsified and well combined.
Divide the cooked grain equally among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with your chosen protein, then arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, avocado slices, red onion, pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs. Add feta cheese if desired.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over each bowl immediately before serving to maintain the freshness of the greens and vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 420 calories