Health Within Reach presents Cook With a Doc: Heart-Y Grain Bowls

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu offers a plant-based option while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro is a nutritious grain and brown rice is typically more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are generally more affordable and still provide protein.

Start with a grain base, which can be quinoa, polenta, sweet potatoes, or bulgur wheat.

Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

Prepare brown rice according to package instructions.

Rinse and drain chickpeas if using canned.

Wash and chop spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.

Slice avocado and red onion thinly.

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa and brown rice as the base.

Add chickpeas, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, red onion, and avocado on top of the grains.

Sprinkle feta cheese over the top if desired.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the bowl.

Season with salt, black pepper, and herbs to taste.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients before serving.

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