{"id":10201,"date":"2019-12-03T13:43:26","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T21:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redshoezone.ca\/?p=10201"},"modified":"2019-11-25T13:44:02","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T21:44:02","slug":"green-goddess-bowls-with-chimichurri-pesto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/green-goddess-bowls-with-chimichurri-pesto\/","title":{"rendered":"GREEN GODDESS BOWLS WITH CHIMICHURRI PESTO"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you noticed how many people are eating plants?<\/p>\n

Even hardcore carnivores are reducing the amount of meat they consume in favor of adding more plants.<\/p>\n

PLANT-BASED eating and the PLANT-BASED diet have become mainstream.<\/p>\n

What is plant-based eating?<\/h1>\n

Does it mean eating only plants or does it mean eating mostly<\/em> plants but sometimes dairy, meat, chicken, fish or some combination thereof.<\/p>\n

According to a Harvard Medical School study plant-based eating focuses on foods primarily from plants. So, a plant-based diet<\/em> can include occasionally consuming meat, dairy, fish like as in a semi-vegetarian, flexitarian or pescatarian \u2018diet\u2019.<\/p>\n

I first adopted a vegetarian diet almost 40 years ago. For the last 10 years I\u2019ve added fish, so I guess I\u2019m now a card carrying pescatarian even though I call myself a vegetarian-who-eats-fish! I guess old habits are hard to break.<\/p>\n

Whatever \u2018eater\u2019 classification you are the secret of satisfying plant-based eating is protein.<\/p>\n

Where\u2019s the protein?<\/h1>\n

For as long as I can remember people have asked me. \u201cWhere do you get your protein?\u201d<\/em> Plant based eating can conjure up ideas of eating a pile of carrot sticks or broccoli flowers. Honestly, you\u2019d be hungry an hour later. The secret to making sure plant base eating is satisfying for you is to focus on plant-based proteins <\/strong>and be sure to include them in every meal.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the top plant-based protein filled foods:<\/p>\n

LEGUMES <\/strong>\u2013 lentils, split peas, black eyed peas, beans, chickpeas<\/p>\n

GRAINS<\/strong> – quinoa, barley, bulgur, amaranth, millet, brown, black and wild rice<\/p>\n

NUTS AND SEEDS<\/strong> – almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds<\/p>\n

SOY <\/strong>\u2013 tofu, tempeh<\/p>\n

The 10 VEGGIES<\/strong> with the most protein – watercress, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, mustard green, collard greens, asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower<\/p>\n

If you make sure you\u2019re choosing recipes that have enough plant-based protein you will be full and satiated. In the long run you\u2019ll feel better, stronger and healthier.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a great recipe to get you started. I made it for the first-time last week and loved it. It\u2019s packed with flavour. It\u2019s quick to prepare and is loaded with protein<\/strong> from a variety of sources.<\/p>\n

GREEN GODDESS BOWLS WITH CHIMICHURRI PESTO serves 2<\/h2>\n

RICE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1 cup brown rice<\/p>\n

1 tsp butter<\/p>\n

2 \u00bd cups of water<\/p>\n

*I used a brown rice medley that included black barley and daikon radish seeds.<\/p>\n

PESTO CHIMICHURRI<\/h3>\n

1 cup packed fresh cilantro<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup packed fresh plat-leaf parsley<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup packed fresh basil<\/p>\n

\u00bd medium jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed<\/p>\n

2 cloves garlic<\/p>\n

1\/3 cup roasted, unsalted almonds<\/p>\n

Juice of \u00bd a lemon<\/p>\n

1 tbsp red wine vinegar<\/p>\n

\u00bc cup grated parmesan cheese<\/p>\n

1\/3 cup extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n

\u00bc tsp sale<\/p>\n

\u00bc tsp pepper<\/p>\n

BOWLS<\/h3>\n

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n

1 clove garlic, finely chopped<\/p>\n

1 medium bunch broccolini, cut into 1-inch pieces<\/p>\n

Salt and black pepper as needed<\/p>\n

2 cups packed baby spinach<\/p>\n

1 cup thinly sliced baby cucumber<\/p>\n

1 cup packed sunflower or radish sprouts<\/p>\n

1 medium avocado<\/p>\n

1 green onion thinly sliced<\/p>\n

DIRECTIONS<\/h3>\n

Make rice according to package directions.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

For the pesto chimichurri<\/strong><\/p>\n

Combine the cilantro, parsley, basil, jalapeno, garlic, almonds, lemon juice, vinegar, parmesan cheese, oil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender.<\/p>\n

Blend until the mixture is smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper if need.<\/p>\n

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Blending the chimichurri<\/p><\/div>\n

For the bowls<\/strong> \u2013 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the broccolini, and a pinch of salt and black pepper and saute for 3 \u2013 4 minutes, until the broccolini is slightly tender but still crisp.<\/p>\n

Add the spinach and cook for 1 \u2013 2 minutes or until it is wilted.<\/p>\n

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Saute broccolini and spinach<\/p><\/div>\n

Season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n

To assemble bowls<\/strong> \u2013 scoop half the rice into each bowl to form a base, top with broccolini and spinach, cucumber, sprouts, avocado and green onions.<\/p>\n

Finish with pesto chimichurri sauce and serve.<\/p>\n

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Green goddess bowl is packed with plant based goodness.<\/p><\/div>\n

*Note \u2013 I used microgreens in place of sprouts.<\/p>\n

Plant based\u2026protein packed\u2026YUM!<\/strong><\/p>\n

What’s your favourite plant based main? Please share below:)<\/p>\n

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