Description
This caprese-style grain bowl pairs some of your favorite flavors from the traditional Italian salad with grains, beans, and arugula, creating a satisfying lunch or dinner all in one bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried wheat berries
- 1 cup cannelini or other beans
- 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup quartered artichoke hearts
- 1-2 jarred roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 6-8 kalamata olives
- fresh basil, chopped
- juice of a lemon
- olive oil for drizzling
- balsamic glaze (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the wheat berries per package directions.
- Drain and rinse the beans. Chop the vegetables.
- Assemble the bowl starting with the wheat berries and arugula, then topping with vegetables, olives, chopped basil, and cheese.
- Dress by drizzling with olive oil and squeezing fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon per bowl) and a drizzle of balsamic glaze (optional). Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Cook grains ahead of time and store in fridge for up to 3 days for easy assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 20