June 26, 2024

Ep 83: Wholesome Grain Bowls for an Elimination Diet

Ep 83: Wholesome Grain Bowls for an Elimination Diet
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Season 2

Chef Christine from Lean and Clean with Fitness Chef Christine shares her recipe for versatile grain bowls, perfect for those on an elimination diet, using ingredients like farro, shrimp, avocado, and a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables.


Wholesome Grain Bowl Recipe

Ingredients:

  • Base:
    • 1 cup farro (or substitute with lentils, brown rice, quinoa, or chickpeas)
  • Protein:
    • Shrimp (boiled with Old Bay seasoning)
    • Alternatives: chicken, salmon, meat, tofu, or any preferred protein
  • Vegetables:
    • 1 avocado, cubed
    • 1 pear, peeled and cubed (or substitute with mango, plum, peach, nectarine)
    • Zucchini, sliced and diced
    • Fresh parsley, chopped
    • Romaine lettuce or other greens
  • Dressing:
    • Sesame tahini and lemon juice
    • Alternatives: Greek yogurt-based dressing, olive oil and vinegar, lemon and olive oil
  • Optional Toppings:
    • Toasted nuts
    • Feta cheese or goat cheese (if not dairy-free)
    • Cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Base:
  • Cook the farro: Bring water to a boil, add farro, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Prepare the Protein:
    • Boil shrimp: Bring water seasoned with Old Bay seasoning to a rolling boil, add shrimp, and cook until pink and slightly curled. Remove from water and set aside.
  • Prepare the Vegetables:
    • Peel and cube the pear, discarding the core.
    • Cube the avocado.
    • Dice the zucchini and sauté in olive oil with a pinch of salt for 2 minutes.
    • Chop fresh parsley.
    • Tear or chop romaine lettuce.
  • Assemble the Bowl:
    • Start with the farro as the base.
    • Add cubed pear and avocado.
    • Add the sautéed zucchini and fresh greens.
    • Add the boiled shrimp.
    • Drizzle with sesame tahini and lemon juice, or your preferred dressing.
  • Optional Toppings:
    • Add toasted nuts for extra crunch.
    • Sprinkle with feta or goat cheese if not dairy-free.
    • Add cherry tomatoes for color and freshness.
  • Finish and Serve:
    • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the bowl.
    • Drizzle with a bit more olive oil if desired.

    Enjoy your fresh and wholesome grain bowl, tailored to your preferences and dietary needs!

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