Vegan Power Bowl with Swiss Chard
Energize with our vegan power bowl featuring nutritious Swiss chard. Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients for a nourishing meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups Swiss chard rinsed and torn into small pieces
- 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- ½ cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
- ½ avocado peeled and diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel and cut the sweet potato into small pieces.1 sweet potato
- Spread the sweet potato on the baking sheet and roast for 20 to 30 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, bring a stockpot of water to a rolling boil. Add the chopped Swiss chard to the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Remove the Swiss chard from the pot and place it in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.4 cups Swiss chard
- If needed, cook the rice by adding it to a saucepan with 1 ½ cups of boiling water. Stir regularly and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the water evaporates and the rice becomes tender.1 cup Basmati rice
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini and lemon juice to make the dressing.1 tablespoon tahini, 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- To serve, layer the rice, chickpeas, roasted sweet potato, and Swiss chard in a large bowl. Top with sliced avocado and drizzle with the dressing.½ cup chickpeas, ½ avocado, ¼ cup fresh parsley
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Notes
- Use any of your favorite dark green leafy vegetables to replace the Swiss Chard. Mustard greens, collard greens, spinach, and kale are common options.
- If not serving right away, store the ingredients separately so they last longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 117mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10579IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
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