The Hippie Bowl Formula

22 July, 2025 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. 


Ingredients

2 SERVES

To Make 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

Other Ingredients for the Hippie Bowl

  • 2½ cups (500 g) cooked farro
  • 1½ cups (270 g) cooked cannellini beans

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2
    Divide the farro, cannellini beans, and tomatoes among two bowls. Serve immediately.
  3. Step 3
    Screenshot this formula to create your own Hippie Bowl variations: Carbs for energy: 2½ cups cooked grains or roasted potatoes. Legumes for protein and fiber: 1 (15-oz/425-g) can of beans (drained and rinsed) or 1½ cups cooked beans. Veggies for micronutrients and fiber: 4–5 cups cooked or raw vegetables. To assemble: Spoon the grains or roasted potatoes into bowls, then top with the beans and vegetables