Description
Rainbow Veggie Bowls with Jalapeño Ranch are a vibrant and nutritious meal option that bursts with flavor and color. These bowls combine fresh, colorful vegetables, hearty grains like farro, protein-rich lentils, and crunchy nuts, all topped off with a creamy homemade jalapeño ranch dressing. Perfectly suited for lunch or dinner, these bowls can easily be prepared ahead of time for meal prep or served fresh for a casual weeknight meal. Their customizable nature allows you to swap ingredients based on your preferences or seasonal offerings, making them both versatile and visually appealing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked farro
- 1 cup uncooked sprouted lentils
- 1 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- Assorted veggies (corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, snap peas)
- Avocados and nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the jalapeño ranch dressing by blending Greek yogurt, milk, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill, parsley, chives, and jalapeño in a food processor until smooth.
- Cook farro in vegetable broth according to package directions (about 30 minutes) and cook lentils as instructed.
- Sauté corn in a small skillet until tender; season to taste.
- Assemble the bowls by layering farro on one side and lentils on the other; arrange vegetables in stripes on top.
- Garnish with avocado slices and nuts/seeds; drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 5mg