This recipe for amazing grain bowl recipes is a healthy and hearty dish, that fills you up and keeps you satisfied for hours.
They are not exactly new. Well, they are new to me, so I wanted to share this new obsession. Power grain bowls are showing up at restaurants everywhere, and the couple I had were really delicious. I love it when I can order something super healthy and it also tastes amazing.
Grain Bowl Recipe
The power grains I used in this recipe were farro and quinoa. I've already talked about the amazing quinoa seed in my Quinoa Salad and Caprese Quinoa Bake.
Farro is something I have heard about from my brother, but haven't tried until recently.
Farro is a whole grain that reminds you of barley. However, it's not mushy when cooked, but has a nice dense chewy texture.
Both quinoa and farro contain approximately 4 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber each, per 1/2 cup serving. That's double duty for a healthy meal.
Other Grains for Power Grain Bowls
- Brown Rice
- Amaranth
- Millet
- Barley
- Bulgar Wheat
- Spelt
Now for more flavor. I've added baby kale, sliced avocado, and a poached egg to this dish. Then topped it off with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice. The creaminess of the avocado and egg yolk, combined with the acid from the lemon makes the perfect dressing.
Power Grain Bowl Add-ins
- Cheese: Gorgonzola, feta, cheddar or mozzarella
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, spinach, peppers, squash, corn, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli
- Protein: Chicken, steak, fish, or tofu
- Beans: Chickpeas, black beans
Now it's your turn. What grains will you try? What veggie and other seasonings will you add? The possibilities are endless.
More Grain Recipes
Power Grain Bowls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa
- 1/2 cup dry quick farro
- 1 cup baby kale leaves
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Cook the farro and quinoa separately.
- Wash and dry the baby kale. Rip and place in the bottom of each bowl
- Add the farro on one side of each bowl
- Add the steamed quinoa on the other side.
- Place the sliced avocado on one side.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
- Top with a poached egg in each bowl.
- Serve immediately
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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