Winter Superfoods Bowls

Winter Superfoods Bowls

Ingredients:

2 medium beets, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes

4 tsp. olive oil, divided use

½ tsp. ground cumin, divided use

Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper, divided use

2 cups Brussels sprouts, cut in half lengthwise

½ medium avocado, cut into chunks

¼ cup water

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1 Tbsp. rice vinegar

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 tsp. raw honey (or maple syrup)

2 cups cooked bulgur, warm

2 cups chopped kale

1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed

¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

¼ cup sunflower seeds

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425º F.
2. Place beets and sweet potato on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with ½ tsp. oil. Season with ¼ tsp. cumin, salt and pepper (if desired).
3. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes; stir.
4. Add Brussels sprouts. Drizzle with ½ tsp. oil. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. While vegetables are baking make dressing by placing avocado, water, lime juice, vinegar, remaining 3 tsp. oil, garlic, honey, remaining ¼ tsp. cumin, and salt in blender (or food processor); cover. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
6. Evenly divide bulgur between four serving bowls. Evenly top with kale, chickpeas, roasted vegetables, dressing, almonds, and sunflower seeds; serve immediately.

Variations:

• Spinach, Swiss chard, or collard greens can be substituted for kale.
• Broccoli can be substituted for Brussels sprouts.
• Legumes can be substituted for beets and sweet potatoes