Sweetpotato Grain Bowl with Chia Oil-Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette

Sweetpotato Grain Bowl with Chia Oil-Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette

Sweetpotato Grain Bowl

Featuring North Carolina sweet potatoes + Seeds of Wellness chia oil

Serves: ~8

Grain Bowl Base

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  • 4–6 North Carolina sweetpotatoes, peeled and diced (~6 cups)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Kale Prep

  • 1½ bunches curly kale (or lacinato), stemmed and chopped (~7–8 cups)
  • 2 tsp olive oil + 1 tsp Seeds of Wellness chia oil + juice of 1/2 large lemon
  • ½ tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1 (15oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained (optional: Beluga lentils)
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • ½ cup dried tart cherries or golden raisins
  • ½ cup sliced almonds (or chopped pistachios)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion or shallots
  • ½–¾ cup crumbled feta, goat cheese or asiago (omit for a vegan option)
  • 2 cups cooked whole grain (e.g., quinoa, farro, bulgur, large pearl couscous or wild rice mix) – can be warm or room temp