Easy Grain Bowl
A vibrant and customizable grain bowl featuring hearty grains, fresh vegetables, and flavorful chickpeas, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Grains
- 1 cup Seasoned Quinoa (see recipe)
- 1 cup White or Brown Rice (seasoned like quinoa)
- 0.5 cup Farro
- 0.5 cup Bulgur Wheat
- 0.5 cup Millet
Canned Goods
- 2 can chickpeas (15-ounce cans)
Produce
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 piece English cucumber
- 0.25 red red onion (sliced)
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (optional)
Other
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Sauces
- 1 recipe Tahini Sauce
Instructions
- Cook the grains: prepare quinoa or other grains as per instructions, about 25 minutes.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas. Sauté garlic in olive oil for 1 minute, add chickpeas, paprika, salt, and cook 2 minutes.
- Make the Tahini Sauce.
- Slice tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Assemble the bowl: combine grains, chickpeas, veggies, and drizzle with sauce.
Notes
You can prepare grains, chickpeas, and dressing in advance for convenience.