Ingredients:
– **Base:**
– 2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, kale)
– **Vegetables:**
– 1 ripe avocado, diced
– 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
– 1 large bell pepper (green), sliced
– 1 cup mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
– **Toppings:**
– 1/4 cup pecans, halved
– 1/2 cup grated carrots or thinly sliced into matchsticks
– 1/2 cup cooked couscous or quinoa
– **Dressing:**
– 2 tablespoons tahini
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Water to thin if necessary
Instructions:
- **Prepare the Couscous or Quinoa:**
– Cook 1/2 cup of couscous or quinoa according to package instructions. Allow it to cool.
- **Prepare the Vegetables:**
– Steam the broccoli florets until tender but still vibrant green.
– In a skillet, sauté the sliced mushrooms and bell pepper with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper until tender. Set aside.
- **Prepare the Carrots:**
– Grate the carrots or cut them into thin matchstick slices.
- **Prepare the Dressing:**
– In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
– Add water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency (smooth and pourable).
- **Assemble the Salad:**
– In a large bowl or individual serving bowls, lay down a base of mixed greens.
– Arrange the steamed broccoli, sautéed mushrooms and bell peppers, diced avocado, grated carrots, cooked couscous or quinoa, and pecans on top.
- **Dress the Salad:**
– Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad just before serving.
– Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing is well distributed.
- **Serve:**
– Serve immediately and enjoy this fulfilling and nutritious Harvest Bowls Delight!
Tips:
– For added flavor, consider roasting the broccoli instead of steaming.
– Feel free to add other veggies like roasted sweet potatoes or red bell peppers for more color and taste.
– This bowl can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, but keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to avoid sogginess.
This Harvest Bowls Delight is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavors and textures that are sure to satisfy. Enjoy your wholesome, plant-based meal!