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K-12 Harvest Grain Power Bowl

A hearty, build-your-own bowl packed with warm brown rice, tender grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, and a creamy Parmesan broccoli drizzle. Filling, flavorful, and fun to eat.

The Harvest Grain Power Bowl is a fully loaded meal that brings together some of the best flavors and textures on the lunch line. A warm base of brown rice and Lemon Dijon Grain Salad anchors the bowl, topped with grilled chicken heated to serving temperature and a lightly dressed lettuce mix. Roasted chickpeas add crunch, sliced pickled egg and peppers bring color and brightness, and house-made ciabatta croutons give every bite a satisfying crisp. The whole bowl gets finished with a creamy Parmesan broccoli drizzle that ties everything together. A plant-based version is easy to offer by swapping grilled chicken for roasted chickpeas.

Ingredients

Grain Base

Protein

Roasted Chickpeas

  • ½ cup chickpeas, drained
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic & herb seasoning

Creamy Parmesan Broccoli Drizzle

Lettuce Mix

  • ¼ cup mixed lettuce
  • ½ tsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp pickled red onion
  • 1 hard boiled egg, pickled overnight in red onion juice, sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced mixed peppers

Ciabatta Toasted Croutons

  • ½ whole grain ciabatta roll
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic & herb seasoning
  • ½ tsp white balsamic vinegar

Prep & Assembly:

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

    Roasted Chickpeas

    1. Toss chickpeas with olive oil and garlic & herb seasoning until evenly coated.
    2. Spread onto a greased, trimmed baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly crisp. Set aside.

    Creamy Parmesan Broccoli Drizzle

    1. Combine broccoli soup, milk, and Parmesan cheese in a blender or mixing bowl. Blend or whisk until smooth.
    2. Add a few drops of lemon juice to taste. Sauce should be smooth enough to pour into a squeeze bottle for easy drizzling. Set aside.

    Ciabatta Croutons

    1. Slice ciabatta rolls into triangles.
    2. Combine olive oil, garlic & herb seasoning, and white balsamic vinegar. Lightly brush each triangle with the mixture.
    3. Toast at 400°F for 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside.

    Lettuce Mix

    1. Toss mixed lettuce with white balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Set aside.

    Grain Base & Protein

    1. Mix warm brown rice with Lemon Dijon Grain Salad.
    2. Heat grilled chicken chunks to proper serving temperature.

    Assembly

    1. Spoon the grain base into a bowl.
    2. Place protein centered on top.
    3. Arrange the dressed lettuce mix around the edges of the bowl.
    4. Slice the pickled egg and place delicately over the top.
    5. Sprinkle sliced mixed peppers over the bowl.
    6. Add a few roasted chickpeas, if desired.
    7. Add pickled red onions.
    8. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of Parmesan broccoli sauce in a thin zigzag over the top.
    9. Place ciabatta croutons alongside and serve warm.

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