Ingredients: |
Ingredients: Grains:
1 cup brown rice
½ cup millet (optional)
½ cup pearled barley (optional)
Protein:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Veggies:
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
Tamari Garlic Sauce:
2 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
Toppings:
Shredded cheese (cheddar or preferred)
Chopped green onions
Tahini sauce or tahini poppyseed dressing
Sour cream or plain yogurt (optional)
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Directions: |
Directions:Instructions
1. Cook Grains:
Rinse grains. In a pot, add 1½ cups grains and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for ~45 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
2. Cook Chicken:
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet. Add chicken and cook 57 mins until browned. Add garlic and tamari (plus ginger if using), sautι 2 more mins. Remove from heat.
3. Steam or Sautι Veggies:
Steam or sautι broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, and carrots until just tender (57 mins).
4. Assemble Bowls:
Layer cooked grains, chicken, and veggies. Top with cheese, green onions, and tahini sauce. Add sour cream or yogurt if desired.
Quick Tahini Sauce:
Ό cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
12 tbsp water
1 tsp maple syrup or honey
Salt to taste
For 4 servings, aim for about ½ cup of tahini sauce total, which means:
Use 2 tablespoons per bowl when assembling.
Heres a quick recipe that yields just the right amount:
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Quick Tahini Sauce (Makes ~½ cup):
Ό cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
23 tbsp water (adjust for desired consistency)
1 tsp maple syrup or honey
1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
Salt to taste
Whisk until smooth. Add more water a little at a time if its too thick. |
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