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Asian-Influenced Heavenly Grain Bowl

At their core, heavenly grain bowls are the perfect way to transform heart-healthy grains, beans, greens, and veggies into an easy-to-make, easy-to-store, and easy-to-eat meal. Customize your own by choosing one item from each of the categories listed in the NOTES section.

Makes 4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Makes 4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Chef's Notes

Customize your own one-bowl meal by choosing one item from each of the categories below.

Grain ideas: brown rice, farro, couscous, quinoa, wheat berries, or a mixture

Veggie ideas: raw veggies and/or cooked veggies like lettuce, kale, spinach, zucchini, tomatoes

Beans or legumes: black beans, lentils, kidney beans, cannellini beans

Sauce or dressing ideas: sriracha, honey mustard, lemon vinaigrette, pesto, harissa, salsa

Crunchy toppings: crushed nuts, seeds, fried shallots

Garnishes: sliced avocado, sprouts, herbs

Step 1: Making the Dish
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 1⁄4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1⁄4 cup water
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • FOR THE BOWL:
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice or a combination of both
  • 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Roma tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or chopped spinach
  • 1⁄2 cup cooked black beans or chickpeas

In a bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together.

Portion out grains into five bowls, then top each bowl with avocado, tomato, greens, and beans. Drizzle each with dressing.

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