Nourishing grain bowl with choice of rice, quinoa, or farro, paired with protein and fresh vibrant toppings.
# What You Need:
→ 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 - 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
13 - 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled optional
14 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh herbs chopped parsley cilantro or basil
→ Dressing
16 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
17 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
18 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
19 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
20 - 1 clove garlic minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Cook your chosen grain according to package instructions. Set aside to cool slightly.
02 - Prepare your chosen protein as needed by grilling, pan-searing, or use pre-cooked options.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
04 - Arrange the cooked grain in bowls and top each with your choice of protein, vegetables, avocado, red onion, feta cheese if using, pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs.
05 - Drizzle the dressing over the bowls just before serving.
