Description
This grain bowl is fresh, flavorful, and loaded with texture. Think hearty brown rice, crisp greens, roasted summer squash, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and chickpeas all tied together with a tangy champagne vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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For the bowl:
- 1 yellow summer squash
- 1 zucchini
- About 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Brown rice (or white rice, quinoa)
- Spring mix or spinach
- Sprouts, about a handful
- About 1/4 cup cucumbers, sliced
- 1 radish, thinly sliced
- Can of chickpeas (optional or your fave protein)
- Pickled onions or sauerkraut (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Roast veggies: in a large bowl, add cut squash, zucchini, & tomatoes. Toss in oil and season with salt. Roast at 425°F until golden and tender.
- Make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder & salt. Then, drizzle in the oil and continue to whisk until combined.
- Build the bowl: in a bowl, start with a base of rice and spring mix. Then, add a spoonful of roasted veggies, cucumbers, radishes, chickpeas (if using) and a handful of sprouts. Top with pickled red onions (optional) and drizzle on the vinaigrette.