The Hippie Bowl Formula

Recipe PREP 10 to 15 min COOK 20 to 45 min

The Hippie Bowl Formula

PREP 10 to 15 min COOK 20 to 45 min

Description

A hippie bowl combines protein, grains, and vegetables for a balanced meal that works in any container. Perfect for meal prep: batch-cook grains, potatoes, and beans ahead. This version features farro, rich in protein and zinc, with cannellini beans for calcium, and blood sugar-regulating capers. Fresh vegetables complete this nutritious combination.

A couple of other ideas for your bowl:

Spicy Bowl

Cooked brown rice

Pinto beans simmered in vegetable broth with ground cumin and chile powder

Steamed kale tossed with lime juice

Curry Bowl

Roasted Yukon Gold potatoes

Chickpeas or lentils simmered in coconut milk with spinach, ground turmeric, curry powder, and ground ginger

Ingredients

2 SERVES

The Formula

2½ cups cooked grains or roasted potatoes
1 (15-oz/425-g) can of beans, drained and rinsed, or 1½ cups cooked beans
4 to 5 cups cooked or raw vegetablesSpoon the cooked grains or roasted potatoes into bowls. Top with the cooked beans and veggies.

Try This: Farro & Cannellini Beans with Herbed Tomatoes

1 or 2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large tomato, diced
1 Tbsp (9 g) rinsed capers
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried parsley
1 bag of arugula, washed and drained
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2½ cups (500 g) cooked farro
1½ cups (270 g) cooked cannellini beans

Directions

Step 1

In a sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the diced tomato with juices, along with the capers, oregano, basil, and parsley. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook until the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Add the arugula and cook, stirring, until the arugula is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat.
Step 2

Divide the farro, cannellini beans, and tomatoes among two bowls. Serve immediately.