5 8 Published Apr 10, 2020, Updated Sep 14, 2021 I really am enjoying being home with my family, but sometimes I feel like I spend all day in the kitchen either prepping for meals, cooking or washing dishes. Anyone else? Lucky for you (and me), this greens and grains bowl is easy peasy and requires minimal kitchen time. It’s made with just 10 ingredients, dirties up only one pan and is ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients You Need:
You only need a short list of ingredients for this recipe and many you’ll likely already have in your fridge or pantry. Of course I’m giving you guidance with this recipe, but please feel free to use what you have!
oil of choiceveggies – red onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, kale, mushroomscoconut aminospouched rice – quick cooking rice in the pouch makes the recipe super easy. I used Seeds of Change Spanish rice. Of course, you can use a different flavor or cooked rice if you have that on hand. This recipe would be a great way to use up leftover takeout rice.
Packed with Nutrients
Yes, this is a super simple meal, but that doesn’t mean it’s short on nutrients! This vegetarian bowl is a nutritional powerhouse. Let’s walk through the veggies:
Garlic – Small but mighty, garlic is an amazing immune-boosting ingredient. It has been shown to improve bone health, detoxify, combat chronic disease and reduce the severity of colds and flus. (Source) If you aren’t eating garlic, start now! Lately, I’ve been using pre-minced garlic because I’m all about shortcuts.Ginger – Another powerhouse! Ginger is packed with anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It can help with nausea, muscle pain, indigestion and chronic diseases. (Source) Instead of buying a huge root of ginger and having half go bad before I use it, I’ve been using frozen ginger cubes. So convenient!Carrots – This bright, colorful vegetable has a ton of vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, K and potassium. They are low in fat and protein and high in fiber. They can help with eye and heart health as well as weight loss. (Source)Kale – One of the most nutrient dense vegetables around! Kale is low in calories and high in vitamin A, K and C. It is said to be one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods… I believe it! (Source)Mushrooms – Don’t let the bland coloring of mushrooms fool you – they’re nutritious! They’re surprisingly high in protein, vitamin D and B12 so are a great addition for plant-based meals. Studies have shown that mushrooms could help with gut issues, high cholesterol and even cancer. (Source)
Like I mentioned before, you can make this recipe your own. Prefer different greens? This dish would be good with a variety of different leafy greens. Same goes for the mushrooms. I use maitake, but any type will do! Have different grains on hand? They’ll still work in this recipe! Just be sure to use grains that are cooked or “instant” because with this recipe we’re just throwing the rice in at the end and heating the mixture until warm.
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