Incorporate Nutritional Food Tips into this Harvest Bowl Recipe
One nutritional food tip I often recommend is incorporating as much variety into your diet as possible. Harvest bowls are a popular food trend - especially for fall - that follow this rule. They use ingredients from multiple food groups to create a tasty, filling and nutritious meal perfect for refueling your body on your lunch break. What’s more is that you can make them out of virtually any combination of protein, healthy grains, fruits, veggies and dressings you like! This particular recipe is bursting with flavor thanks to seasonal ingredients like apple cider and sweet potatoes. Leave us a comment below if you try out this recipe, or let us know what ingredients you use to put your own twist on your harvest bowl!
Ingredients
Dressing
¼ cup apple cider
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
⅔ cup olive oil
½ shallot, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
Bowls
1 lb Brussel sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 red onion, sliced
2 sweet potatoes, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp dried thyme
3 cups grilled chicken, sliced
2 cups kale, finely sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup almond slices
3 cups brown rice, cooked
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat your oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment and combine Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes and red onion with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Season the vegetables with salt, pepper and thyme and bake approximately 25-30 minutes until tender.
While the vegetables are cooking, whisk together the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, shallot Dijon mustard and honey to create a smooth vinaigrette dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix together the kale, cranberries and almonds for your salad. Add ⅓ of the dressing to the salad bowl and toss.
Once your veggies are cooked, you can begin to assemble your bowls. Place a cup of rice in the bottom of each bowl, then top with 1 cup of vegetables, ½ cup of salad, 1 cup chicken and a drizzle of the dressing. Serve hot or pack it up to take with you for lunch!
