Ancient Grain Bowls
You will love the variety of flavors in this Greens and Ancient Grain Bowl. In this recipe, we have yummy kale, cucumber, and a green cashew sauce served over your favorite ancient grain such as quinoa, or farro, topped with your protein of choice such as Easy Baked Tofu, beans, or baked tempeh. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and totally delicious.
Why I Made This Recipe
I love to make grain bowls. So I frequently make a variety of grain bowls. It is so easy to whip up a big batch of farro, kamut, rice, or quinoa and save it for easy meals throughout the week.
From this recipe, Greens and Ancient Grain Bowl, to my many variations of Southwest Quinoa Bowls, to super simple sushi rice with spicy tuna, I love my grain bowls!
Ingredients
Leafy Greens: I use Arugula and baby spinach
Grains: I use cooked quinoa and rice. Or any other grain you fancy farro, sorghum, kamut, etc.
Other Veggies: Cucumber, radish, green pepper
Herbs and Green onion: This recipe uses a combination of flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, and green onion.
Cilantro Cashew Dressing: A zesty and refreshing dressing that can be used over this grain bowl, as a dipping sauce, or even a marinade.
Easy Baked Tofu: A plant-based protein to top this grain bowl.
How to Make This Recipe
- Prepare the grain per package instructions.
- Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the greens and ancient grains bowl. In a large bowl combine the mixed greens and grains. Add in the remaining ingredients.
- Dress the grain bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the grain bowl. Toss until the ingredients are gently coated.
- Serve and Enjoy! You can garnish the bowls with toasted nuts, seeds, crunchy lentils, herbs, or freshly squeezed citrus!
- Feel free to customize this recipe based on your taste preferences, what ingredients are in season, or what you have on hand. Be inspired!
Other Variations of This Recipe
You can personalize this recipe to your liking. Below are some examples of how you could change up this recipe.
Change up the grain! You can use a mixture of brown rice with an ancient grain like quinoa or kamut.
Pick your Veg. Include sweet potatoes, olives, or keep the vegan protein but swap it for tempeh or beans.
Change the dressing. Swap the cilantro cashew dressing for a Miso Soy Sauce Dressing or cilantro olive oil pesto.
FAQ (Ask a Dietitian!)
What is an ancient grain bowl?
An ancient grain bowl is a dish that features a combination of ancient grains such as quinoa, kamut, or farro, veggies, and often a protein source. The grain bowl is usually topped with a dressing or vinaigrette.
Which ancient grain is best for you?
The best ancient grain for you depends on your individual dietary needs, food preferences, and health goals. Each ancient grain has its own unique nutritional profile. Ancient grains like Quinoa, Farro, Bulgur, Barley, Amaranth, Freekeh, Millet, and Teff all have their own benefits, and may be an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
What is the best-tasting ancient grain?
Taste preference depends from person to person and is widely subjective. Some ancient grains have distinct flavors and textures that some people might find more appealing based on their unique food preferences.
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Greens and Ancient Grains Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or one or more combination of other grains rice, sorgum, farro, quinoa etc
- 1 cup cucumbers, sliced into half moons
- 1 watermelon radish, cut into matchstick sized bites or 4 small-medium sized radishes sliced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup Cilantro Cashew Dressing divided (1/4 cup per serving or more to taste)
- 1 recipe Easy Baked Tofu
Instructions
- Prepare the grain per package instructions.
- Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the greens and ancient grains bowl. In a large bowl combine the mixed greens and grains. Add in the remaining ingredients.
- Dress the grain bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the grain bowl. Toss until the ingredients are gently coated.
- Serve and Enjoy! You can garnish the bowls with toasted nuts, seeds, crunchy lentils, herbs, or fresh squeezed citrus!
Nutrition
Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
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