This grain bowl packs a nutritious punch by combining various wholesome ingredients into one balanced meal. The base of fiber-rich whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, or farro provides long-lasting energy, while lean chicken breast offers high-quality protein to build and repair muscles. Here’s a simple recipe to make this delicious bowl.
Ingredients;
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or farro
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (ideas: bell peppers, onions, zucchini, broccoli)
- 1 cup leafy greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- 1/4 cup cooked beans or chickpeas
- 2 tbsp nuts or seeds (almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds)
- Dressing of your choice (lemon vinaigrette, tahini, pesto)
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How to Make;
- Cook the grain according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. Grill, bake, or pan-fry until fully cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet or pan, sauté the chopped vegetables over medium-high heat with a little olive oil or cooking spray until tender-crisp.
- Prepare your leafy greens and beans/chickpeas.
- To assemble the bowls, place the cooked grain on the bottom. Top with the sautéed veggies, sliced chicken, leafy greens, and beans/chickpeas.
- Garnish with nuts/seeds and drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the top.
In conclusion, You can mix and match different grains, veggies, proteins and dressings to create endless variations. Some tasty dressing options are tahini sauce, pesto, lemon vinaigrette or even a drizzle of sriracha or hot sauce