Grain Bowls - 3 Ways

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2 bowls

  • Calories

    652 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Grain Bowls - 3 Ways

Grain bowls are a healthy and nutritious meal that are perfect for meal prep and quick and easy dinners. Simple to make and loaded with fresh ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings

With Brown Rice

  • ½ cup brown rice uncooked
  • 2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
  • ½ cup black beans rinsed/drained, canned
  • 1 tomato chopped, large
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ avocado sliced

With Farro

  • ½ cup farro uncooked
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup chickpeas rinsed/drained, canned
  • ½ cup cherry tomato sliced
  • 2 cucumber sliced, Persian
  • ¼ cup almonds blanched

With Quinoa

  • ½ cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups purple cabbage thinly sliced
  • ½ cup edamame shelled
  • 1 red pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 carrot diced
  • ½ cup peanuts salted

Garlic Cilantro Sauce

  • 1 bunch cilantro about 1 cup packed
  • ½ cup oat milk
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 avocado small
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. To cook the brown rice, add the brown rice, 1 ¼ cups water and salt to a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 40 minutes until all the water is evaporated. Remove from heat, but keep the pot covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
  2. To cook the farro, add the farro, ¾ cup water and salt to a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes until all the water is evaporated. Remove from heat, but keep the pot covered for 5 minutes. Drain any excess water, if any, fluff with a fork and serve.
  3. To cook the quinoa, add the quinoa, ¾ cup water and salt to a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes until all the water is evaporated. Remove from heat, but keep the pot covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
  4. To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients except for the olive oil in a food processor. While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle the oil until completely emulsified and combined. Adjust the thickness by adding more oat milk or water. And taste to adjust for more salt.
  5. To assemble the grain bowls, place the desired ingredients together in a bowl, drizzle with the garlic cilantro sauce and enjoy at room temperature or cold.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 5 days in the fridge. Store the dressing separately and add to the bowls before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 652kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 823mg (34%) Potassium 1758mg (37%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 13733IU (275%) Vitamin C 145mg (161%) Calcium 158mg (16%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 652 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 652kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 823mg 34%
Potassium 1758mg 37%
Fiber 20g 80%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 13733IU 275%
Vitamin C 145mg 161%
Calcium 158mg 16%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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