Hearty Whole Grain Dinner Bowl
Found in
Main Dishes
BeefCheeseChickenEggsFish/SeafoodPorkRice/Grains
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarian
Ingredients
A note about gluten: When made with a gluten-free grain and a gluten-free mustard in the vinaigrette, this recipe is gluten free.
½ cup
cooked whole grains (such as farro, bulgur, quinoa, brown or wild rice, wheat berries, freekeh, sorghum or a combination)
6 oz. or more
prepared vegetables (raw, grilled, steamed, sautéed or roasted)
3 oz.
protein choice (such as fully cooked lean meat, poultry, seafood or tofu) or 1 cooked egg
Optional Ingredients:
1-2 tbsp.
Quick Balsamic Vinaigrette, to taste
1 oz.
fresh cheese (such as feta, ricotta, quark, chèvre or mozzarella)
1 tbsp.
toasted seeds or chopped nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, pepitas or sunflower seeds)
- dash
kosher salt (optional)
- other toppings and garnishes, as desired: chopped fresh herbs, dried herbs and spices, freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, lemon juice and freshly grated citrus zest
Directions
- Place grains in a serving bowl; top with vegetables and choice of protein.
- Drizzle with dressing, if desired.
- Top with other desired ingredients.
Tasty Tips:
- Cooked grains, vegetables and proteins may be served warm, cold or a combination.
- To serve a group, multiply recipe as necessary; serve components "salad bar style" or on a large rimmed serving platter.
- If you skip the meat, poultry or fish, you may choose an additional egg or an additional 1 oz. of cheese.
- Enjoy a protein-packed vegan bowl when you use a higher-protein-content grain such as quinoa or sorghum along with nuts or seeds. ½ cup of beans, tofu and tempeh has the same amount of protein as 1 oz. of meat, poultry or fish.
