Our bodies are constantly on the hunt for essential fatty acids, whole grains, and fiber to keep them running optimally. (Talk about a well-oiled machine!) And sometimes, finding the right meals, or even thinking of a recipe that contains everything your body needs, can seem difficult. That’s why we’re bringing you this perfect combination of tasty health foods in this Mother Earth Bowl!
The creative chefs over at Flower Child Santa Monica restaurant are superstars at coming up with healthy recipes. From green salads to whole grain wraps, balancing diets seems to be their expertise. Oh and an added bonus? All of their food is sourced from organic ranches to ensure the highest quality produce.
Whole foods are the best foods, so kindly treat your body by feeding it delicious nutrients that’ll make you feel and look ultra fabulous!
Mother Earth Bowl recipe courtesy of Flower Child Santa Monica
Ingredients
6 ounces Super Grain Mix: red quinoa, farro, and barley, cooked and tossed.
2 ounces sweet potatoes, roasted
2 1/2 ounces Portobello Mushroom, roasted
½ ounces Arugula
1 teaspoon daikon sprouts
1 teaspoon rice wine vinaigrette
1 tablespoon broccoli pesto*
1 tablespoon red pepper miso marmalade*
2 tablespoons cucumber relish*
¼ avocado, fanned
1 teaspoon hemp seeds
Broccoli Pesto Ingredients
1 cup broccoli, blanched
4 ½ tablespoons black kale, blanched
2 ¼ tablespoons roasted salted pistachio
1 1/3 tablespoons spinach
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon mint leaves
1 ¼ teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
Broccoli Pesto Directions
1. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and emulsified.
Red Pepper Miso Marmalade Ingredients
½ cup peppadew peppers, rough chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, rough chopped
2 teaspoons ginger, peeled & rough chopped
1 1/3 tablespoons miso paste
1 ½ tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
3 teaspoons tamari
3 teaspoons grapeseed oil
1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
Red Pepper Miso Marmalade Directions
1. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and emulsified.
Cucumber Relish Ingredients
1 cup cucumbers, peeled, seeds removed, and ¼ dice
2 tablespoons. seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon evaporated cane sugar
2 teaspoon sesame chili oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
½ teaspoon mint leaves, minced
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
Cucumber Relish Directions
1. Combine all ingredients and mix until incorporated.
Mother Earth Bowl Directions
1. Roast sweet potatoes and Portobello mushrooms and set aside.
2. To prepare dish, toss arugula with sprouts and vinaigrette, then spoon Super Grain mix in the center of the bowl.
3. Place sweet potatoes on top, next to Portobello.
4. Place arugula next to mushrooms and cucumber salad next to arugula.
5. Top with pesto, marmalade, and avocado across the center of the dish.
6. Finish with hemp seeds.
xx, The FabFitFun Team
