Fall Harvest Grain Bowl
Fall Harvest Grain Bowl is that perfect main dish filled with the most favorite seasonal produce!
I was inspired to make a harvest bowl after eating at a sweetgreen for the first time. My husband ordered their famous harvest bowl and absolutely fell in love with it. Now, this doesn’t happen too often where he will love something healthy, so I knew right then that I had to create a recipe similar so that he can continue to enjoy healthy foods like a harvest bowl.
Not only can we both enjoy a healthy meal, but I also get to make our harvest bowls with best seasonal produce! As you make this fall harvest grain bowl, here is a list of fall seasonal produce to look forward to in your local grocery store or market:
Apples
Beets
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Fennel
Figs
Garlic
Greens
Mushrooms
Pears
Parsnips
Pomegranates
Radishes
Sweet potatoes
Winter squash
The grain that puts this dish together is farro. If you haven’t had farro then you are missing out! Farro has a brown rice / nutty taste with a nice, chewy texture. This ancient whole grain is also very healthy as it contains a hefty dose of vitamins A, E, and minerals like iron and magnesium. What’s great about farro is that the texture pairs perfectly with soups and main course salads like this fall harvest grain bowl!
A new tip I learned recently from Nutrition Stripped is to massage kale. Not only will your kale last longer in the fridge, but your body will digest the kale more easily by physically breaking it down. You can read more in her post here for the nutrition/science break down. For this recipe, we will be massaging the kale with lemon, olive oil, and salt.
Have fun with this recipe and swap out ingredients based on what your favorite fall produce are as well as preference. For example, if sweet potatoes are not your thing then use butternut squash instead!
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Fall Harvest Grain Bowl is that perfect main dish filled with the most favorite seasonal produce!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cooked farro
1 sweet potato (cubed)
16 oz brussel sprouts (halved)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 large bunch kale
1 red apple (diced)
1 lb grilled chicken (or rotisserie chicken)
2 Tbsp Balsamic glaze
1 Tbsp EVOO
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1/2 lemon
toppings:
Pepitas and pomegranate seeds
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts with a little EVOO, S&P, and garlic powder. Cook for 15 minutes and then turn for an additional 10-15 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.
While your sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts are cooking, de-stem the kale leaves from the stem by slicing out the center. In a large bowl, add the de-stemmed kale leaves, 1 Tbsp EVOO, squeeze of 1/2 lemon and a couple dashes of salt. Using a massaging action, start to tear the leaves apart and massage. Continue to massage until the kale leaves turn a more vibrant green.
On medium-high heat, add diced apples to a large skillet with 1 tsp oil. Saute for about 2-5 minutes. Add the kale leaves along with the cooked sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, and cooked farro.
Mix together maple syrup and balsamic glaze and drizzle over the skillet mixture.
Once the mixture is fully incorporated with the balsamic reduction, turn the skillet off and plate your harvest grain salad with grilled chicken (or other types of protein). Top with pomegranate seeds and pepitas and enjoy!