Nourish Bowls (Zuppa Copycat!)
These easy Nourish Bowls are inspired by a Zuppa's favorite with chicken, sweet potatoes, cauliflowers, grapes, and goat cheese on a bed of wild rice. It's a high protein meal that can be meal prepped ahead and is ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 943kcal
Cost: 23
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Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken and Veggies:
- 1 lb sweet potatoes , peeled and cubed
- 12 oz cauliflower florets (about 1 medium head cauliflower)
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , butterflied in half
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Bowls:
- 4 cups Baby arugula
- 2 cups cooked wild rice blend , (or use any leftover rice)
- 1 large apple , thinly sliced
- 1 cup red grapes , halved
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ½ cup shelled pistachios , (or pumpkin seeds for nut-free)
- Balsamic Vinaigrette , for dressing
Balsamic Dressing:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Make Balsamic Dressing: Whisk all ingredients until smooth. Could be made a week in advance, stored in the fridge.½ cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard, Salt and pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- Cook rice according to package directions.2 cups cooked wild rice blend
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season Veggies: Toss sweet potato and cauliflower with 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Season with salt & pepper. Spread out onto a sheet pan, making sure the pieces don’t touch (so they “roast” instead of steam).1 lb sweet potatoes, 12 oz cauliflower florets, 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Season Chicken: Rub chicken with a little olive oil and season on both sides with salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Place on second sheet pan.1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Roast: Bake both pans together, (swapping racks halfway through cooking) for about 20–25 min, or until veggies are tender and chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Assemble Bowls: Add about ½ cup cooked wild rice to a bowl, and a big spoonful of arugula. Top with chicken, roasted veggies, apple slices, grapes, goat cheese, and pistachios. Drizzle with balsamic dressing.4 cups Baby arugula, 1 large apple, 1 cup red grapes, ½ cup crumbled goat cheese, ½ cup shelled pistachios
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Notes
Meal prep: These healthy bowls work great for meal prep! The chicken and roasted veggies will all keep in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 943kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 1757mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 17251IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 4mg
