Description
This easy grain bowl comes together quickly and combines some of the best fall flavors. Filled with whole grains, fiber, heart-healthy fats, and protein, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with a nutritious lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 large handfuls arugula
- 1/2 cup cooked pearl barley
- 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced or diced
- 10 thin rings red onion
- 1–2 tablespoons apple pie-spiced candied pecans (or regular pecans)
- 1–2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1–2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil and apple cider vinegar, or dressing of choice
Instructions
1. Add the arugula to a serving bowl.
2. Top with the cooked pearl barley, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, apple, and red onion.
3. Sprinkle with the candied pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and apple cider vinegar, or your preferred dressing.
6. Toss gently if desired and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Cooking the barley in vegetable or chicken broth adds extra flavor.
Roasted sweet potatoes can be prepared ahead of time for easy meal prep.
Regular pecans can be substituted for candied pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg