Easy and Healthy Greens and Grains Side Dish Recipe

This healthy side dish of greens and grains recipe is a great addition to any family meal and is the perfect pot luck dish to bring to the party.

I found a really good frozen meal that I love eating for lunch or a light dinner. It's a power bowl from Healthy Choice called Adobo Chicken. It's so good! I decided to try and make something similar without chicken for a healthy greens and grains side dish.

I made a similar power grain bowl dish in the past, but this is more of a family or party side dish. Perfect for the holidays or a pot luck dinner. However, it would be great as a meal on its own. Feel free to add some chicken or other protein to the dish if you'd like.

Green and Grains Power Recipe

The original recipe definitely has a bit of a kick to it so I knew I needed to make a spicy sauce or dressing for the greens and grains. The original uses spicy guajillo chili, however, I used a hot paprika and cumin, combined with a bit of tomato paste and a few other ingredients for a great southwest taste.

Variations on this Greens and Grains Recipes

Type of Healthy Greens to Use in this Power Bowl

• Kale
• Spinach
• Collard Greens
• Cabbage
• Dandelion greens
• Beet tops
• Swiss Chard

Types of Grains to Use in the Power Bowl

• Brown Rice
• Quinoa
• Barley
• Couscous
• Farro
• Amaranth

Other Ingredient Options

• Switch up the beans. Use black beans, chickpeas, or great northern beans
• Instead of pumpkin kernels try sunflower seed kernels
• Add roasted corn, peppers, or tomatoes to the mix
• Add some chopped fresh herbs

It's a fresh healthy and delicious side dish that everyone can feel good about eating. And, it's versatile enough to make it just the way you like.

Greens and Grains

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This healthy side dish of greens and grains recipe is a great addition to any family meal and is the perfect pot luck dish to bring to the party.

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Ingredients

• 3 cups of cooked brown rice
• 10 oz. bag of baby kale leaves
• 5 oz. bag of baby spinach leaves
• 2 plum tomatoes diced
• 1 15.5 oz. can of pinto beans
• 1 cup pumpkin seed kernels
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic grated

Dressing

• 1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/8 teaspoon of cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon of hot paprika

Instructions

1. Saute kale in olive oil until reduced in size. Add spinach, garlic, and tomatoes and stir for an additional minute or two.
2. Remove from heat and add in rice, beans, and pumpkin seed kernels.
3. Whisk all ingredients for the dressing together in a small bowl.
4. Pour over greens and grains and toss well
5. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy.

Notes

Have fun experimenting with different greens like swiss chard, collard, or cabbage. Try out grains like quinoa, barley, or couscous.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 285Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 92mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 10gSugar: 3gProtein: 10g

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