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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Mix and Match Healthy Grain Bowls

You too can dwell in possibilities with Mix-and-Match Healthy Grain Bowls
Throw together a quick, good-for-you meal in a flash by combining any of these speedy ingredients.
Ideas from realandsimple.com

Customize your own bowl by keeping it simple choosing something from each category or max out with something from every category.
Grains
Quinoa
Brown rice
Farro
Barley
Bulgur

Greens
Romaine
Red leaf lettuce
Arugula
Watercress
Mâche
Radicchio
Kale
Swiss chard
Purple cabbage

Proteins
Steak
Chicken
Fish (canned, smoked, or freshly cooked)
Cured meats
Beans (black, cannellini, butter, chickpeas, kidney)
Eggs (hard-boiled, poached, or fried)

Vegetables and Herbs
Radishes
Snap peas
Snow peas
Tomatoes
Avocados
Scallions
Herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro, tarragon)

Cheeses
Feta
Goat
Ricotta salata
Gruyère
Parmesan
Aged Cheddar
Any creamy cheese (like Camembert or Humboldt Fog)

Wild Cards
Nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)
Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower)
Kimchi
Marinated artichokes
Olives
Capers

Okay, let's get started with your empty bowl, fork, and spoon. Be creative in combining these ingredients into quick meals.
Vegetable Health Bowl
Ingredients: Roasted cauliflower, roasted squash, roasted zucchini, kale, cabbage, almonds, herb ranch dressing
Chicken Bowl
Ingredients
: Shredded chicken, farro, carrots, marinated mushrooms, romaine, snap peas, avocado, Feta, walnuts, honey mustard vinaigrette
Salmon Health Bowl
Ingredients: Roasted salmon, barley, a sprinkle of smoked paprika, fennel, Swiss chard, chickpeas, basil, scallions

1 comment:

  1. Great post!! I like the variety of choices. Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. I appreciate your posts - have a fabulous week,

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