DIY Old-School Sweetgreen Earth Bowl: Chicken, Warm Grains & Veggies (Gluten Free)
The weather is warming up, which means grilling season is back baby! And I’ve got the perfect half salad half grain bowl combo you’re sure to love.
Back when I was on the sweetgreen marketing team, one of my favorite OG meals was the Earth Bowl. (Sorry folks, it’s no longer on the menu but I’ve re-created my Healthy Chicks version and it’s pretty damn good). It’s healthy, hearty and full of vibrant flavors. What’s not to love?
This colorful Earth Bowl replication combines all your spring and summer favorites: arugula, crunchy veggies, grilled chicken, a little cheddar and an incredible herby green goddess dressing. Delish!
Healthy Chicks Warm Grains, Greens & Chicken Bowl
*makes about 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, roasted or grilled
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (2/3 c. uncooked) or grain of choice
- 1-2 heads broccoli, chopped (~10 oz or bag pre-cut equivalent)
- Olive oil, for roasting broccoli
- 2 cups corn, cooked (you can grill or steam from frozen)
- 1 bag arugula
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- ~1 c. sharp cheddar, cubed
- Herby dressing of choice (we use Gotham Greens Vegan Goddess)
- Prepare the chicken however you prefer — we love grilling in the spring and summer! Add corn to grill as well if you prefer this method. When chicken is cooked, slice in small strips and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400. Cook quinoa according to directions (1:2 quinoa to water ratio). While the quinoa cooks, coat chopped broccoli with salt and olive oil, and roast for about 15 minutes on 400.
- In the meantime, dice cheddar into cubes and tomatoes in half. You can also steam corn if using frozen.
- When everything is done cooking, mix arugula, chicken, quinoa, cheese and veggies all together in a big bowl with dressing to your liking. Enjoy!
Note: You can easily make this recipe vegetarian by eliminating the chicken, or dairy free by skipping the cheese and adding in your own toppings like chickpeas or black beans!
