Wholesome grain bowl with your choice of base, protein, and fresh toppings. Perfect for nourishing meals.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup uncooked brown rice
02 - 1 cup uncooked quinoa
03 - 1 cup uncooked farro
→ Proteins
04 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can, drained and rinsed
05 - 2 cups grilled chicken breast, diced
06 - 2 cups firm tofu, cubed and pan-seared
07 - 2 cups cooked shrimp
→ Toppings
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - 1 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
12 - ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
13 - ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
14 - ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or basil
→ Dressing
16 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
18 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
19 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
20 - 1 clove garlic, minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How to Make:
01 - Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add your chosen grain and cook according to package instructions until tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before use.
02 - Cook your selected protein to completion. For chicken, grill until cooked through. For tofu, pan-sear in a hot skillet until golden. For shrimp, cook until pink and opaque. For chickpeas, warm through if canned.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste until well combined.
04 - Divide cooked grain evenly among serving bowls. Top each portion with protein, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, avocado slices, red onion, feta cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with prepared dressing immediately before serving to maintain the texture and freshness of the vegetables.
