A healthy rainbow Baja Grain Bowl made with nutritious brown rice and quinoa, vitamin packed veggies including bell pepper, sweet potatoes, corn, avocado and red onion.And it also includes hearty black beans to make it more filling and add more fiber and protein.Baja Bowl Inspired by Panera These flavorful bowls, inspired by Panera version, include layer after layer of fresh flavor and a variety of textures.

You get some nutty chewiness with the grains, tender softness and sweet flavor from the sweet potatoes, tart tang from the cilantro lime dressing, and a crisp bite from the fresh bell pepper and corn.Collectively they create one beautifully colorful and deliciously satisfying grain bowl.After you try this Mexican spin on grain bowls you can try building your own grain bowl from scratch.

Wondering how to build a grain bowl? Simply include a base layer of grains, add fresh and/or roasted vegetables, a protein (such as legumes, meat, tofu, eggs) or cheese, fresh greens, and finish with a dressing or sauce of choice.They make such a filling dinner and are an excellent option for make ahead meal prep for lunch too.Possible Variations To build these bowls include the grain and black beans, from there you can add your own substitutions: Protein: These can also be made with chicken thighs or chicken breasts in place of the sweet potatoes, I’ve included instructions in the note of the recipe.

Cheese: You can add cheese such as feta, cheddar or queso fresco.Sau

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