Green goddess grain bowl

5 steps

Prep:30min

The grains, bean mixture and dressing can be refrigerated in separate containers for up to 4 days.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:02:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories406.9 kcal (20%)

Total Fat21 g (30%)

Carbs47.1 g (18%)

Sugars7.2 g (8%)

Protein12.5 g (25%)

Sodium495.6 mg (25%)

Fiber13.6 g (49%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 bunchkale

small, or other greens

1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

1 cuponion

small, chopped

½ teaspoonfine salt

plus more to taste

1 x 15 ouncecan no-salt-added black beans

drained and rinsed

4 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

divided

2avocados

medium, ripe, pitted and peeled

2scallions

trimmed and sliced

¼ cupvegan mayonnaise

1 tablespoonsriracha

1 teaspoonagave nectar

2 cupsgrains

cooked, such as quinoa, barley or brown rice, warmed

¼ cupsunflower seeds

raw or roasted

Instructions

Step 1

Wash and dry the kale, and strip it from its stems. Coarsely chop the leaves and thinly slice the stems, keeping them separate.

Step 2

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, kale stems and salt, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender and the onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

3. Add the kale leaves, beans and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Cook, stirring, until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes. Taste, and season with more salt, if needed.

Step 4

4. In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with the remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, the scallions, mayonnaise, sriracha and agave.

Step 5

5. Divide the warmed grains among four bowls, and top with the bean mixture, avocado dressing and sunflower seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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