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Wild Rice Protein Bowl

A nutritious and hearty bowl filled with wild rice, vegetables, and protein-rich ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, healthy
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup wild rice rinsed and drained
Vegetables
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
Proteins
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds toasted

Method
 

Cook the Wild Rice
  1. In a pot, combine wild rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). Spread chopped kale, bell peppers, carrots, and red onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
Mix the Bowl
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked wild rice, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and quinoa. Drizzle with lemon juice and garlic powder. Toss to combine.
Serve
  1. Divide the mixture into bowls and top with feta cheese and pumpkin seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and proteins based on your preferences.

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