Colourful Grain Bowls

Add colourful veggies to your day, a carbohydrate for energy with some healthy protein for an easy yummy meal!

AIM for 4 colours!

• 1 cup cooked grain (e.g. rice, quinoa, couscous, millet, sorghum, barley, or pasta)

• 1-2 cups of bright colours – choose from;

o Carrots, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes

o Sprouts cabbage, green onions, celery

• ½ cup protein – beans, chick peas, hard boiled egg, cheese, edamame*

• 2 TBSP toppings – hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, crushed corn chips,

1. Cook grain until tender

2. Wash all veggies

3. Prep beans: Open cans, drain and rinse beans

4. Chop: Veggies into bite-size pieces

5. Grate: carrots or cheese or cabbage

6. Slice: protein into strips

7. Place 1 cup of grains in bowl. Top with bright colours, protein and sprinkle on topping. Add 1-2 TBSP dressing for flavour.

Use what you have in the fridge! A great meal to use your leftovers!

Other proteins: Cooked chicken, beef, meatballs, tuna, salmon, pork, fish, ham, egg, beans, tofu, or use what you have leftover.

Make Dressing: Shake up these ingredients in a jar

o Juice of 1 lemon

o 1/3 cup olive oil

o ½ tsp salt+ ¼ tsp pepper

o up to 1 TBSP (3 tsp) of your favourite seasonings (eg. Oregano, basil, cumin, cilantro, dill, mustard, honey, etc.)

u OR Use your favourite dressing or sauce