The BEST Glow Bowl Recipe
Let’s channel our inner hippy and get down with a salad bowl. I can almost smell the patchouli oil now. All kidding aside, this easy, vegan, gluten-free glow bowl recipe that’s ready in 15 minutes will keep you full, satisfied, and glowing from the inside out. Because I know it’s cold in most parts of the country and cold salads are not as appetizing this time of year, this is a cooked salad. Or a cooked glow bowl. It’s one of my new favorite kale salad ideas because there are so many layers of textures and flavors and I love that it’s warm. The kale salad dressing is made with tahini (sesame seed paste). If you like hummus, you probably already like tahini because most hummus recipes have a bit of tahini in them. I get my tahini at Trader Joe’s because it’s cost-effective. It’s creamy without being heavy, complements the earthy quality of the glow bowls, and lends major pizazz. It really makes the salad and I could eat it with a spoon.
What’s in a Glow Bowl?
To make the warm kale salad, you’ll need:
Olive oil Chickpeas Shredded carrots Sugar snap peas Green onions Lacinato kale Cooked rice Haas avocado
And for the lemon tahini salad dressing, you’ll need:
Tahini Lemon juice Honey Apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper Water
How to Make a Glow Bowl
The glow bowl recipe starts by sautéing chickpeas, carrots, snap peas, and green onions before adding kale and wilting it down. Then, add your favorite cooked grain to the glow bowl mixture and you’ve got yourself a hearty plant-based meal that’s still cozy and satisfying! To make the lemon tahini dressing, whisk the tahini with the lemon juice, honey, vinegar, and optional garlic. So easy! It’s definitely dreamy over the creamy fresh avocado and warm bowl of veggies and grains.
Can I Add Other Veggies to This Glow Bowl?
Of course! Feel free to swap out any of the toppings listed and use your favorite beans and veggies instead. The tahini salad dressing pairs well with almost anything.
What’s the Best Grain for a Glow Bowl?
I used one 8.5-ounce packet of precooked brown basmati rice to save time. But you’re welcome to substitute with quinoa, couscous, bulgur, or your favorite grain.
Tips for Making a Glow Bowl
To make this warm kale salad vegan, use agave or maple syrup instead of honey. To bulk up this glow bowl and add even more protein, you’re welcome to add any leftover cooked chicken you have on hand. I bet shrimp would taste delicious on this kale salad as well. Note that you can make a big batch of the lemon tahini dressing in advance and keep it in the fridge all week whenever a salad craving hits.
Here’s a video showing you exactly how I make the Glow Bowls.
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