Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce

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This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 bowl
  • This colorful grain bowl is packed with nutrient-rich vegetables, providing a variety of vitamins and minerals.
  • Quinoa and lentils are both great sources of protein and fiber to keep you satisfied longer.
  • The cashew sauce offers creaminess without dairy.
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • ¾ cup unsalted cashews

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ cup packed parsley leaves

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce (see Tip)

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup cooked lentils

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa

  • ½ cup shredded red cabbage

  • ¼ cup grated raw beet

  • ¼ cup chopped bell pepper

  • ¼ cup grated carrot

  • ¼ cup sliced cucumber

  • 1 tablespoon Toasted chopped cashews for garnish

Directions

  1. Blend cashews, water, parsley, lemon juice (or vinegar), oil, tamari (or soy sauce) and salt in a blender until smooth.

  2. Place lentils and quinoa in the center of a shallow serving bowl. Top with cabbage, beet, pepper, carrot and cucumber. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the cashew sauce over the top (save extra sauce for another use). Garnish with cashews, if desired.

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Tips

Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

361 Calories
10g Fat
54g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 bowl
Calories 361
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 14g 50%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 17g 33%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Vitamin A 5999IU 120%
Vitamin C 68mg 76%
Folate 292mcg 73%
Sodium 139mg 6%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 6mg 34%
Magnesium 150mg 36%
Potassium 941mg 20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.