Early Summer Grain Bowl
This vibrant and refreshing grain bowl combines the earthy sweetness of raw beets and the crispness of summer squash, resulting in a colorful and nutritious meal. You can easily vary the ingredients in this recipe adapting it for the season. Be sure to well season and play up the contrasts in color, texture, and flavor.
Cook the grains according to package instructions.
Using a vegetable peeler, knife or large slice on side of box grater, peel or thinly slice the zucchini into long ribbons.
Peel the beets and shred using a hand grater. Roll the beet greens into a cigar-like shape, and cut into long, thin strips (technique is called chiffonade.) If you prefer, you can lightly sauté the greens.
Add the minced parsley/herbs to a bowl. Add the oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
Bottom layer: Place 1/2 cup of the grain in a bowl. You can arrange all the ingredients into one large bowl for sharing, or in individual bowls.
Veggie Layer 1: Place grated beets and squash ribbons next to each other on top of the grains (like a pie chart). The 'pie chart' placement makes it easier to dress the layers.
Veggie Layer 2: Place the beet green ribbons next to the beets.
Dressing: Pour the over the grains and veggies. Enjoy at room temperature or cold.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook the grains according to package instructions.
Using a vegetable peeler, knife or large slice on side of box grater, peel or thinly slice the zucchini into long ribbons.
Peel the beets and shred using a hand grater. Roll the beet greens into a cigar-like shape, and cut into long, thin strips (technique is called chiffonade.) If you prefer, you can lightly sauté the greens.
Add the minced parsley/herbs to a bowl. Add the oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
Bottom layer: Place 1/2 cup of the grain in a bowl. You can arrange all the ingredients into one large bowl for sharing, or in individual bowls.
Veggie Layer 1: Place grated beets and squash ribbons next to each other on top of the grains (like a pie chart). The 'pie chart' placement makes it easier to dress the layers.
Veggie Layer 2: Place the beet green ribbons next to the beets.
Dressing: Pour the over the grains and veggies. Enjoy at room temperature or cold.