Roasted Radish Greens + Grains Bowl
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Recipe type: salad, bowl
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Serves: 2
 
A warm, hearty, healthy grain bowl featuring roasted radishes and radish greens.
Ingredients
  • 1 small bunch of radishes, greens intact (about 6-8)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups brown rice, cooked (or grain of choice)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
Optional Toppings
  • carrot ribbons
  • vegan parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450.
  2. Wash radish roots and greens. Remove greens and set aside.
  3. Trim radish roots and cut in half. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place cut side down on a baking sheet or roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for about 12 minutes.
  4. Roughly chop radish greens. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute garlic for about 2 minutes, until lightly browned. Add greens and toss to coat with oil. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until greens have wilted. Add half the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Toss sautéed greens with rice and additional lemon juice. Set aside.
  6. Rinse chickpeas. Toss with coriander and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Warm remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add chickpeas. Cook for about 5 minutes, until browned.
  8. Distribute rice between two bowls. Distribute chickpeas and roasted radishes on top. Garnish with carrot ribbons and/or vegan parmesan.
  9. Enjoy!
Recipe by Whitney E. RD at https://www.whitneyerd.com/2016/11/radish-greens-recipe-grain-bowl.html