Description
A vibrant bowl filled with fresh vegetables, protein, and grains that offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Brown rice, quinoa, or farro
- 1 cup Bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup Zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Chicken, tofu, or chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice or vinaigrette
- Fresh herbs (Parsley or cilantro)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. If using chicken, cut it into chunks; if using tofu, ensure it’s drained.
- Cook your grains: Bring water to a boil, add grains, and simmer until tender for about 15-20 minutes. Fluff and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped vegetables, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened and crunchy.
- Cook the protein: Add chicken to the skillet until it reaches 165°F (about 4-5 minutes) or heat tofu/chickpeas for around 6 minutes.
- Season: Toss in spices and mix well, adding lemon juice or vinaigrette to enhance flavor.
- Combine and serve: Mix sautéed ingredients with the grains, garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy!
Notes
Make grains and chop vegetables ahead of time for easy assembly. For added flavor, cook grains in broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg