this ancient grain bowl is the perfect lunch bowl or side dish during the holiday season. easy to make and filled with nutritious 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
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
Calories: 600kcal