Red and white local grain bowl
Celebrate Canada Day with a local grain bowl featuring the very best of food grown here in Canada thanks to our hardworking farmers!
Yield: 4 bowls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Our bowl pictured used:
- barley
- kidney beans
- spinach
- cucumbers
- feta cheese
- red peppers
- grape tomatoes
- mushrooms
- chicken strips
For your families grain bowls simply lay out a variety of Canadian ingredients, and let your family choose their favourite. Some ideas are:
Grains base
- Barley
- Wheat berries
- Quinoa
- Brown rice
- Whole wheat couscous
- Whole wheat pasta
Vegetables
- Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Spinach
- Grape tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Zucchini
- Shredded cabbage
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Carrots (shredded or finely chopped)
Dressing
- Hummus
- Greek yogurt
- Oil and vinegar or lemon juice
- Pesto
- Vinaigrette
Protein
- Tofu
- Black beans
- Hard boiled eggs
- Chickpeas
- Edamame
- Kidney beans
- Cooked chicken or turkey
Toppings
- Black or green olives, sliced
- Avocado
- Shredded cheese
- Pumpkin seeds
- Fresh herbs