Harvest Grain Bowl with Chicken and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
4
servings25
minutes30
minutesThis recipe check off all the boxes… healthy, easy, colorful, seasonal and delicious! We made this one bowl meal even easier with store bought rotisserie chicken.
Ingredients
- For Vinaigrette
1/3 cup of olive oil
1/4 cup of fresh apple cider
1 Tbsp. of white balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. of maple syrup
1/2 tsp. of dijon mustard
1 tsp. of fresh thyme
1/2 tsp. of kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
- For the Grain Bowl
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 1/2 cups of butternut squash (we used Trader Joe’s)
One 14 ounce can of chickpeas, drained
1 tsp. of chili powder
1 tsp. of smoked paprika
1 tsp. of cumin
1 Tbsp. of kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. of olive oil
1 apple, cut into cubes
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup of hummus (we used Trader Joe’s garlic hummus)
8 ounces of halloumi cheese
1 1/2 cups of cooked brown rice
1 1/2 cups of cooked chicken, (we used rotisserie chicken)
1 bag of mixed greens (we used Trader joe’s)
1/2 cup of unshelled pumpkin seeds
Grilled naan bread for serving
Directions
- For the Vinaigrette
- Combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Add lid and shake well.
- For the Bowl
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- On a large rimmed baking sheet, add cauliflower, butternut squash, and chickpeas. Toss with olive oil and paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 20-25 minutes or until tender and lightly charred.
- Follow directions on halloumi package to heat up. Cut into cubes.
- Add mixed greens to large bowl. Layer on top of greens: cauliflower, squash, chickpeas, apple. hummus, cheese, rice and chicken. Squeeze lemon juice on top and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Serve with naan bread and apple cider vinaigrette.
Nutritional value
- 1. Cauliflower is high in Vitamin C and K and has a high amount of antioxidants, which are beneficial for reducing inflammation.
- 2. Butternut squash is an excellent course of many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A,C, magnesium and potassium.
- 3. Chickpeas are affordable and easy to find at most grocery stores. They are packed with proteins, fiber and an amino acid called tryptophan, which is connected to your well being and mood.
- 4. Pumpkin seeds may be little but they are high in antioxidants and one of the best natural sources of magnesium, which is important for your heart and bone health. We should be eating them all year round!
