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POMEGRANTE CHICKEN BOWL
Startbygatheringyourcookedchicken, pomegranatearils,choppedromainehearts, slicedsweetonion,crumbledfetacheese,and preparedherbvinaigrette.
Beginbyarrangingagenerouslayerofromaine heartsinyourbowlasthebase.Next,addthe grilledchicken,ensuringit'sevenlydistributed.
Sprinklethesweetonionsoverthechickenfor atouchofsharpness.Addahandfulof pomegranatearilstointroduceaburstofcolour andsweetness.Finally,topitoffwithcrumbled fetacheese.Drizzletheherbvinaigretteover theentirebowltotiealltheflavourstogether, andenjoyyourdelicious,vibrantschoolmeal.
Grilled Chicken | Pomegranate Arils | Romaine Hearts | Sweet Onion | Feta Cheese | Herb Vinaigrette
AWARMA EF BOWL
er | Pickled Onion | Fried Onion | arlic Dressing parethisShawarmaBeefBowlusing okedproducts,beginbyheatingpredthinlyslicedbeefinaskilletuntil dthrough.Meanwhile,assemblethe asebylayeringfreshromainehearts, cherrytomatoes,andsliced bersinabowl.Topthesaladwith cedpickledonionsandcrispyfried foraddedtexture.Finally,drizzlea usamountofroastedgarlicdressing eentirebowltoenhancethe s.Thisquickandeasymealcombines ourytasteofshawarmawitha ingsalad,perfectforasatisfying
d Beef | Romaine Hearts | Mixed Tomato
SESAME CHICKEN + RICE BOWL
Grilled Chicken | Basmati Rice | Orange Sesame Dressing
| Chives | Toasted Sesame Seeds
Beginbyensuringyourgrilledchicken isfullycookedandjuicy,witha delightfulcharontheoutside.Slicethe chickenintobite-sizedpiecesandset aside.Inabowl,placeagenerous servingoffluffy,aromaticbasmatirice asthebase.Arrangethegrilledchicken piecesontopoftherice.Drizzlethe orangesesamedressingoverthe chickenandricetoinfusethedishwith aburstofcitrusysweetness.Garnish withasprinkleoffreshlychopped chivesandahandfuloftoastedsesame seedsforaddedtextureandflavour.
CHICKPEA PICO BOWL
TomakeaChickpeaPicoBowl,gather chickpeas,picodegallo,avocado,basmatirice, greenonion,andpoblanoavocadoranch dressing.
1.**CookBasmatiRice:**Rinserice,combine withwater(1:2ratio)andsalt,boil,then simmerfor15-20minutesuntiltender.Fluff andsetaside.
2.**PrepareChickpeas:**Drainandrinse cannedchickpeasorsoakandcookdried ones.Seasonwithsalt,pepper,andspices likecuminorpaprika.
3.**AssembletheBowl:**Startwithbasmati riceasthebase,addchickpeas,picode gallo,slicedavocado,andchoppedgreen onions.
4.**DrizzleDressing:**Finishwithpoblano avocadoranchdressing.
Chickpea | Pic De Gallo | Avocado | Basmati Rice | Green Onion | Poblano Avocado Ranch Dressing
TACO BEEF B
TocreateaTacoBeefBowlusin tacogroundbeef,followtheses
1.Warmthetacobeefinaski overmediumheat,stirring through.
2.Cookbasmatiriceaccordin instructions,usingchicken addedflavourifdesired.
3.Preparetoppingsbydicing choppingscallionsandcila Cotijacheese,anddraining
4.Assemblethebowlwithab rice,layerwarmtacobeef,
5.Topwithcrushedtortillach tomatoes,corn,scallions,C andcilantro.
Drizzleanchosauceforasmoke serve.
Taco Beef | Basmati Rice | Salsa | Crush Tomato | Cotija | Corn | Scallion | Cilant
MOZZ + TOMATO BOWL
Mozzarella| Farmers Tomato | Pesto | Red Onion | Sprouted Grains | Balsamic Glaze | Picked Basil | Roasted Garlic Aioli
TomakeadishusingpremadeArrezziopesto,gather freshmozzarella,farmerstomatoes,premadepesto, redonion,sproutedgrains,balsamicglaze,picked basil,androastedgarlicaioli.
1.**PreparetheBase:**Spreadroastedgarlicaioli inthebowl.
2.**AddtheGrains:**Sprinklesproutedgrains overtheaioli.
3.**LayertheVegetables:**Thinlysliceand arrangetomatoesandredonionsontop.
4.**PlacetheMozzarella:**Addthickslicesof mozzarellaevenly.
5.**DrizzlewithPesto:**Spoonpremadepesto overthetop.
6.**FinishwithGarnishes:**Addpickedbasiland drizzlewithbalsamicglaze.
GREEN GIANT
Green Beans | Asparagus | Boston Lettuce | Edama
Baby Spinach | Sprouted Grains | Feta Cheese
| Chickpeas | Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Tomakethisbowl,gathercrispgreenbean asparagus,Bostonlettuce,edamame,bab spinach,sproutedgrains,fetacheese,chic andbuttermilkranchdressing.
1.**PrepareVegetables**:Trimgreenbe asparagus,blanchfor2–3minutes,the inanicebath.
2.**AssembleGreens**:PlaceabedofB lettuceandbabyspinachinalargebo
3.**AddProteins**:Sprinklesproutedg andchickpeasoverthegreens.
4.**IncorporateEdamame**:Shellands edamameacrossthebowl.
5.**TopwithFeta**:Crumblefetachees top.
6.**DressItUp**:Drizzlebuttermilkran dressingovertheingredients. Tossgentlytocombineandserveimmedia anutritious,flavourfulbowl!
TUNA SOBA BOWL
ke Tuna | Pineapple | Jalapeno | Shredded Lettuce | ckwheat Noodles | Scallion | Fried Onion oasted Sesame Dressing
makeaTunaSobaBowlwithpre-dicedfrozen na,followthesesteps:
1.**ThawTuna**:Removefromthefreezerand thawintherefrigerator.
2.**CookNoodles**:Preparebuckwheatnoodles asperpackageinstructions,thendrainand rinsewithcoldwater.
3.**LayerIngredients**:Inabowl,addshredded lettuceasthebaseandtopwithcoolednoodles.
4.**AddTuna**:Placethawedtunaonthe noodles.
5.**MixFlavours**:Incorporatedicedpineapple andjalapeño,thensprinklewithchopped scallionandfriedonion.
6.**Dress**:Drizzletoastedsesamedressingover thebowl.
7.**Garnish**:Finishwithtoastedsesameseeds.
SPICY SWEET POTATO BOWL
Potato Mash | Baby Spinach | Grilled Chicken
| Shredded Cheddar | Cous-Cous | Chipotle
TomakeaSpicySweetPotatoBowlusingful cookedproducts,gathersweetpotatomash spinach,grilledchickenstrips,baconcrumb shreddedcheddarcheese,couscous,andch mayo.Followthesesteps:
1.**WarmIngredients**:Heatsweetpotat andcouscousinthemicrowaveorstove
2.**PrepareBase**:Spreadwarmedswee mashinaservingbowl.
3.**AddGreens**:Layerfreshbabyspinac top,allowingittowiltslightly.
4.**ArrangeProtein**:Placegrilledchicke overspinach,warmingthemifdesired.
5.**TopwithToppings**:Sprinklebaconc andshreddedcheddarcheeseonthech
6.**FinishwithDrizzle**:Addchipotlema spicykick.
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Q BRISKET BOWL
risket | BBQ Sauce | Arugula | Blistered Tomato | Onion Jam Potatoes | Shredded Cheddar | Hot Sauce
keaBBQBrisketBowlusingprecookedsmoked tandfullycookedpotatoes,followthesesteps: GatherIngredients**:You'llneedprecooked mokedbrisket,fullycookedroastedpotatoes,BBQ uce,arugula,blisteredtomatoes,onionjam, hreddedcheddarcheese,andhotsauce.
WarmBrisketandPotatoes**:Inaskillet,heat iveoilandwarmthebrisketslicesandpotatoes vermediumheatwithoutovercooking. PrepareArugulaandTomatoes**:Lightlysauté earugulaandblistertomatoesinaseparatepan ntilwiltedandcharred.
AssembletheBowl**:Placealayerofarugulaat ebottom,addbrisketslices,andsurroundwith astedpotatoes.DrizzlewithBBQsauce,add nionjam,andsprinklecheddarcheese.
HotSauce**:Drizzlehotsaucetotasteforadded
PULLED PORK B
Shredded Pork | Basmati Rice | Mango Chipotle Se
Mango Chunks | Pineapple | Baby Spinach | Edama
Pomegranate | Scallions | Smokey Bacon Mayo
TomakeaPulledPorkBowlwithfullycook pork,followthesesteps:
1.**PreparetheBase**:Cookbasmatiric packageinstructions.
2.**HeatthePulledPork**:Reheatthef cookedpulledporkinapanovermedi addingwaterorbrothtokeepitmoist
3.**SeasonthePork**:MixinMangoChi seasoningforflavor.
4.**PrepareToppings**:Dicemangoand pineapple,rinsebabyspinachandeda andslicescallions.
5.**AssembletheBowl**:Startwithasc rice,addpulledpork,andarrangetop aroundit.
6.**FinishwithGarnishes**:Topwithsca drizzlewithSmokeyBaconMayo.
SWEET THAI CHILI SALMON BOWL
TomakeaSweetThaiChiliSalmonBowlwithfullycooked salmoncubes,followthesesteps:
1.**PrepareRiceNoodles**:Cookandrinsericenoodles topreventsticking.
2.**BlanchVegetables**:Boilgreenbeansandbroccoli for2-3minutes,thentransfertoanicebath.
3.**PrepareEdamame**:Thawfrozenedamameby soakingorsteaming.
4.**AssembletheBowl**:LayerBostonlettuce,rice noodles,shavedcarrot,thinlyslicedradish,green beans,broccoli,edamame,andsalmoncubesina largebowl.
5.**DresstheBowl**:DrizzlewithSweetThaiChiliSauce forflavor.
6.**FinalTouches**:Garnishwithsesameseeds, cilantro,orlimejuice.
Salmon Cubes | Sweet Thai Chili Sauce | Boston Lettuce | Edamame | Rice Noodles | Radish | Shaved Carrot | Green Beans | Broccoli | Lime
BUTTER CHICKEN BOWL
Grilled Chicken | Butter Chicken Sauce | Pickled Onion | Mint
Chutney | Basmati Rice | Blistered Tomato | Cauliflower | Roasted Garlic Aioli
TocreateaButterChickenBowlusingfullyprepared products,followthesesteps:
1.**PreparetheBase**:Heatpre-cookedBasmati rice.
2.**CooktheChicken**:Warmpre-grilledchicken piecesinaskilletormicrowave.
3.**HeattheSauce**:Warmpre-madebutter chickensauceinasaucepan.
4.**AssembletheToppings**:Prepareready-made pickledonionsandblisteredtomatoes.
5.**PreparetheVegetables**:Reheatpre-roasted cauliflowerorcookfrozencauliflower.
6.**AddtheChutneyandAioli**:Havemintchutney androastedgarlicaiolireadyfordrizzling.
7.**AssembletheBowl**:Placericeinabowl,layer withchicken,andpoursauceontop.Addtomatoe andonions.
**FinishwithFlair**:Drizzlechutneyandaioli,andadd cauliflower.
EDITERRANEAN TA BOWL
ngredients**:Usepre-cookedshavedbeef, ndriedtomatopesto,freshbabyspinach, umbledfeta,pitachips,pre-cooked uscous,tzatziki,andherbdressing.
Base**:Placecouscousatthebottomofthe wl.
Greens**:Addfreshbabyspinachontop.
Protein**:Distributeshavedbeefoverthe inach.
Flavour**:Drizzlesundriedtomatopesto erthebeef.
Textures**:Sprinklefetaandpitachipson p.
Dressings**:Addtzatzikiononesideand izzleherbdressingoverthebowl.
| Sundried Tomato Pesto | Baby Spinach | Feta Cheese |
| Cous-Cous | Tzatziki | Herb Dressing
STREET CORN B
TocreateaStreetCornBowlusingfullypreparedproducts,follow thesesimplesteps:
1.**GatherYourIngredients**:Ensureyouhavepre-roasted cornkernels,pickledonions,slicedjalapeños,crumbledcotija cheese,ready-madeguacamole,cannedblackbeans,picode gallo,andpoblanoavocadoranchdressingonhand.
2.**WarmtheBlackBeans**:Startbywarmingthecannedblack beansinasmallsaucepanovermediumheatuntilthey're heatedthrough.Thiswillenhancetheirflavorandtexture.
3.**AssembletheBowl**:Inalargeservingbowl,layerthe ingredients.Beginwithagenerousscoopofroastedcornas thebase.
4.**AddtheLayers**:Topthecornwithaspoonfulofwarm blackbeans,followedbyahandfulofpickledonionsandafew slicesofjalapeñoforaspicykick.
5.**FinishwithFlavor**:Dollopaportionofguacamoleinthe center,thensprinklecrumbledcotijacheeseoverthetop. Addacoupleofspoonfulsofpicodegalloforafresh,zesty touch.
6.**DrizzleandServe**:Drizzlethepoblanoavocadoranch dressinggenerouslyovertheassembledbowltoadda creamy,tangyfinish.
Roasted Corn | Pickled Onion | Jalapeno | Cotija | Gu Black Beans | Pico De Gallo | Poblano Avocado Ranc
FALAFEL BOWL
Toprepareafalafelbowlfollowthesesteps:
1.Gatherallingredients.
2.Cookcouscousasperpackageinstructions, usuallybyaddingittoboilingwaterorbroth untilfluffy.
3.Heatthefrozenfalafelintheovenordeepfrieruntilcrispy.
4.Preparevegetables:slicecucumber, radishes,andcherrytomatoes.Tossarugula withlemonjuice.
5.Assemblethebowl:startwithcouscous, arrangearugula,pickledonion,radishes, cucumber,andcherrytomatoes,thentop withwarmfalafel.
6.Drizzletzatzikiandsprinklechickpeasfor addedprotein.
Crisp Falafel | Pickled Onion | Radish | Arugula | Cous-Cous | Tzatziki | Cucumber | Chickpea | Cherry Tomato | Lemon Juice