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Rainbow Grain Fiber Bowl

Rainbow Grain Fiber Bowl Bursting with Flavor and Color

The Rainbow Grain Fiber Bowl is a vibrant, nutritious dish packed with colorful vegetables, quinoa, and a delicious tahini sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa or farro, brown rice
  • 2 cups Water or broth vegetable broth for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or avocado oil
For the Protein
  • 1 can Chickpeas or tofu/chicken/shrimp
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Sweet potato or butternut squash
  • 1 cup Red cabbage or green cabbage
  • 1 medium Cucumber or bell peppers
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes or halved radishes
  • 1 cup Kale or spinach
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas or sunflower seeds
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tahini or nut butter
  • 1 medium Lemon juice
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Warm water adjust for consistency
  • to taste Black pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Sheet Pan
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine grains with water or broth and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until boiling, then reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork and stir in olive oil.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed sweet potato and drained chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 20-25 minutes until caramelized and crispy.
  3. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and warm water in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Assemble bowls starting with quinoa, then layer in kale, roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, cucumber, cabbage, and cherry tomatoes.
  5. Sprinkle with pepitas and drizzle with tahini sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize ingredients based on availability and preferences for different flavors.

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