BOWLS.
Most evenings of the week....this is how I roll.
As a single parent, parent, or just a human being - life gets busy so most nights I opt for easy peasy in the kitchen + I have mastered a formula for some pretty sweet bowls. And 9 times out of 10 they are a hit with my daughter.
Four key steps to some seriously yummy bowls.
1. Quinoa, Brown rice, or lentils.
2. Roasted veggies. Brussel sprouts, beets, squash, broccolini, carrots, mushrooms, yams, kale, peas. Cut into cubes + drizzle your favorite veg with a little olive oil + roast till it's crispy. Kale or peas, throw in the roasting pan 10 minutes before the other veg is done.
3. Nuts, beans or seeds. Chickpeas, black beans, pine nuts, hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds. Toss in a few of the above. My favourite - chickpeas + hemp hearts.
4. Sauce. The deal breaker. Add a good sauce + you have got a winning bowl. Miso dressing, mustard/vinegar, tamari. Take your favourite sauce + whip that bad boy up.
My favourite?
8tbsp olive oil
15g fresh cilantro
3tbsp almond butter
2tbsp tahini
1tbsp maple syrup
1tbsp tamari
juice of 1 lemon
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1tsp cayenne pepper
Blend it all together + yum. This sauce is by Deliciously Ella + seriously yummy.
5. I lied, there are five steps + this is the most important step. Add avocado.
Pick 1 base {#1}, a couple veg to roast {#2}, 1 or 2 from #3 + 1 sauce {#4} + extra of #5.
Place it all in a bowl, mix it together + you've got yourself a simple, quick dinner that's seriously yummy.
There's a lot of seriousness happening in this post.