Grain Bowl Recipe

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| Last Updated on September 26, 2024
This vegan grain bowl is one answer to getting the biggest nutrient and flavor burst in every bite. It can be personalized to suit your palate perfectly and can be made in advance for convenient meal prep.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Mediterranean
20
ingredients
6
steps
38
minutes
Chef Jackie is a versatile culinary expert, seamlessly blending her classical culinary training with a strong focus on nutrition and sustainability. From crafting Bologna-potato chip canapés in her early days to becoming a renowned author, media personality and educator, Chef Jackie’s passion shines through in every dish. As a gourmet artisan and nutritionist, she excels at teaching students how to create delicious, lavish meals that are as nourishing as they are flavorful.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
For the Grain Bowl
4 cup(s)
vegetables of choice for roasting, such as purple cauliflower florets or cubed sweet potato
2 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp
sea salt, or to taste, divided
3
medium carrots, scrubbed and shaved into ribbons
1 tbsp
lemon juice
4 cup(s)
cooked farro or other whole grain, chilled
1/2 cup(s)
chopped fresh herbs of choice, such as mint and/or basil
1
15 oz can pulses of choice, such as chickpeas or cannellini beans, drained, see notes 1
2 oz
fresh baby greens of choice, such as baby arugula, spinach or kale
5 oz
pickled vegetables or quartered marinated artichoke hearts
1/3 cup(s)
pomegranate arils, extra-thinly sliced watermelon radish or thinly sliced grape tomatoes
2 tbsp
roasted sesame seeds, pepitas or chopped pistachios
1 cup(s)
lemony tahini sauce or dressing of choice, see below
For the Lemony Tahini Sauce
4 oz
tahini, or as needed
1/4 cup(s)
brewed unsweetened green tea, chilled, or as needed
3 tbsp
fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp
sea salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp
freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1
pinch of curry powder and/or cayenne pepper
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Directions 6 steps | 38 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

Grain Bowl Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Add the vegetables of choice to the baking sheet, sprinkle with one tablespoon of olive oil and ⅛ teaspoon of salt, and stir to coat. Roast until softened and browned as desired, about 18 minutes. The timing may vary depending on the vegetables chosen.

Grain Bowl Recipe: Add the vegetables of choice to the baking sheet, sprinkle with one tablespoon of olive oil and ⅛ teaspoon of salt, and stir to coat.
Step 3

In a small bowl, toss together the carrot strips, 1½ teaspoons of lemon juice, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Set aside.

Grain Bowl Recipe: In a small bowl, toss together the carrot strips, 1½ teaspoons of lemon juice, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt.
Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1½ teaspoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt. Then stir in the grain and herbs.

Grain Bowl Recipe: In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1½ teaspoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Step 5

Prepare the lemony tahini sauce. Place the tahini, unsweetened green tea, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, curry powder and cayenne pepper in a jar. Shake until the ingredients are well combined. Alternatively, combine the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined. (See notes 2.)

Grain Bowl Recipe: Prepare the lemony tahini sauce.
Step 6

Assemble all ingredients into four bowls by starting with the herbed farro. In order, add the pulses, carrots, baby greens, roasted vegetables, and pickled vegetables. Top with the pomegranate arils and sesame seeds. Adjust seasoning, if desired. Drizzle or serve with the lemony tahini sauce or dressing of choice on the side. Serve and enjoy!

Grain Bowl Recipe: Assemble all ingredients into four bowls by starting with the herbed farro.

Notes:

  1. Pulses are edible seeds of plants in the legume family, such as dry beans, dry broad beans, dry peas, chickpeas and lentils.
  2. The lemony tahini sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
856
FAT
36.5 g
PROTEIN
28 g
CARBS
116.1 g
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