Homemade Food Ideas: Veggie Bowls / Salad Bowls
Hi loves!
Tonight I'm staying up a bit longer because I wanted to share some food I just meal-prepped for tomorrow: lentil salad. It's so easy to put together once you cook the lentils or whatever beans you have on hand (garbanzo/chickpeas, black beans and peas are great alternatives too). Sometimes, just preparing the ingredients themselves is good enough and is truly more than half the battle. Cook, cut, chop, dice, whatever--after this, it's a matter of mixing your salad or vegetables into a container to eat right then and there or the next day!
When it comes to making a veggie bowl of any kind, you don't necessarily need lettuce or leafy greens. Leafy greens are incredibly nutritious however, but if not, you can make do with tons of food options. Eating the rainbow is vital to make sure you are getting all the yummy nutrients that your body needs. It's so much better than taking a daily vitamin or supplement because you're also getting water, fiber, and the bulk of food in your stomach to satisfy hunger. Plus, the body can better process real food versus extracted versions of a vitamin or mineral due to digestive enzymes that are released from preparing, smelling, seeing, tasting, and chewing on the actual food itself!
Here are some food ideas if you're looking to upgrade your veggie bowl:
1. cucumbers
Ideas for cooked and chilled items:
1. tofu
2. brussel sprouts
3. sweet potatoes
4. quinoa
5. any beans
6. orzo
7. rice
8. tempeh
Ideas for dried goods:
1. pumpkin seeds
2. sesame seeds
3. walnuts
4. pecans
5. sliced/slivered almonds
6. any spice
7. any dried herb
If you're looking to incorporate more veggies in your life but your traditional salads aren't cutting it, definitely try making a lovely bowl of as many of the above ingredients as your heart desires. To make it more wholesome, try adding whole wheat pasta or other whole grains and enjoy this cold or hot! It's up to you--get creative and prepare meals that bring you joy.
Thanks for tuning in,
Madi
Tonight I'm staying up a bit longer because I wanted to share some food I just meal-prepped for tomorrow: lentil salad. It's so easy to put together once you cook the lentils or whatever beans you have on hand (garbanzo/chickpeas, black beans and peas are great alternatives too). Sometimes, just preparing the ingredients themselves is good enough and is truly more than half the battle. Cook, cut, chop, dice, whatever--after this, it's a matter of mixing your salad or vegetables into a container to eat right then and there or the next day!
When it comes to making a veggie bowl of any kind, you don't necessarily need lettuce or leafy greens. Leafy greens are incredibly nutritious however, but if not, you can make do with tons of food options. Eating the rainbow is vital to make sure you are getting all the yummy nutrients that your body needs. It's so much better than taking a daily vitamin or supplement because you're also getting water, fiber, and the bulk of food in your stomach to satisfy hunger. Plus, the body can better process real food versus extracted versions of a vitamin or mineral due to digestive enzymes that are released from preparing, smelling, seeing, tasting, and chewing on the actual food itself!
Here are some food ideas if you're looking to upgrade your veggie bowl:
Ideas for fresh produce:
1. cucumbers
2. tomatoes
3. jicama
4. beets
5. sprouts
6. bell peppers
7. broccoli
8. cauliflower
9. carrots
10. avocado
11. any fresh herbs
Ideas for pickled produce:
1. cabbage
2. artichokes
3. olives
4. sun dried tomatoes
5. chilli peppers
6. pickles
Ideas for cooked and chilled items:
1. tofu
2. brussel sprouts
3. sweet potatoes
4. quinoa
5. any beans
6. orzo
7. rice
8. tempeh
Ideas for dried goods:
1. pumpkin seeds
2. sesame seeds
3. walnuts
4. pecans
5. sliced/slivered almonds
6. any spice
7. any dried herb
If you're looking to incorporate more veggies in your life but your traditional salads aren't cutting it, definitely try making a lovely bowl of as many of the above ingredients as your heart desires. To make it more wholesome, try adding whole wheat pasta or other whole grains and enjoy this cold or hot! It's up to you--get creative and prepare meals that bring you joy.
Thanks for tuning in,
Madi
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