Description
The Grilled Kale Bowl transforms nutrient-dense greens into a crispy, charred masterpiece with a deep umami flavor, complemented by a velvety tahini dressing and ancient grains. It combines healthy ingredients with gourmet comfort food appeal.
Ingredients
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2 large bunches Lacinato Kale
3 tablespoons Avocado Oil
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 cups Cooked Quinoa
1/4 cup Tahini
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Toasted Chickpeas
Instructions
- Prepare the Kale: Wash the kale thoroughly and pat it dry. Remove the bottom two inches of the stems
- Season the Greens: Toss the kale with avocado oil, sea salt, and garlic powder, massaging into the leaves
- Preheat the Grill: Set your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and clean the grates
- Grill the Kale: Place the kale leaves on the grates for about 2 minutes per side until crispy
- Whisk the Dressing: Combine tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and a splash of warm water, whisking until smooth
- Assemble the Bowl: Place quinoa in a bowl, add chopped grilled kale on top
- Final Touches: Scatter toasted chickpeas over the greens and drizzle with tahini dressing
Notes
Ensure kale is bone-dry before grilling for best texture.
Consider using curly kale if Lacinato is unavailable, but be cautious as it may burn faster.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg