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fall ancient grain bowl (1)

healthy fall ancient grain bowl

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 2 servings
this ancient grain bowl is the perfect lunch bowl or side dish during the holiday season. easy to make and filled with nutritious ingredients!

Ingredients
 

  • 6 cups shredded kale
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup wheat berries
  • 1/4 cup barley
  • 1 cup raw green beans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 tbsp honey dijon dressing

Instructions
 

  • preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
  • cook the barley and wheat berries according to the instructions. i cook both of the ancient grains in the same pot
  • peel and cube the butternut squash
  • line a baking tray with aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil
  • toss the butternut squash until all of the pieces are covered in olive oil
  • bake in the oven for ~40 minutes, tossing halfway through
  • roast in the oven until slightly crisp and golden on both sides
  • while the squash is cooking, cut the fresh green beans
  • in a large bowl add your kale and olive oil. massage the kale until it's fully covered in olive oil and has softened slightly in texture
  • remove the butternut squash from the oven and let cool
  • by now the ancient grains should be fully cooked
  • combine the massaged kale with the grains and remaining ingredients in one bowl. toss until fully combined
  • store to eat the bowl later or serve yourself a plate now and drizzle with the honey dijon dressing

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcal
Course: dinner, lunch
Keywords: ancient grain bowl, easy lunch recipe, easy meal prep, harvest bowl, healthy lunch bowl, lunch recipe