Description
Savor a vibrant and nutritious harvest grain bowl that combines roasted vegetables, earthy grains, and kale for a deliciously wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa or farro
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar for drizzling
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa or farro under cold water. In a medium pot, combine grains with vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer according to package instructions (about 15 minutes for quinoa or about 30 minutes for farro).
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread seasoned veggies on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Roast for approximately 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- While veggies are roasting, place chopped kale in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and massage leaves gently until they soften.
- Once grains are cooked and veggies are roasted, combine them in a large mixing bowl along with massaged kale. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top and toss gently to mix.
- Transfer to individual plates or bowls and enjoy your harvest grain bowl warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Feel free to customize by adding other seasonal vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes. - Add chickpeas or nuts for extra protein and crunch. - This dish can be served chilled as a salad if you prefer!