Sweetgreen-Style Harvest Bowl

This version uses whole foods to create a nourishing, industrial-free lunch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 large organic sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 4 cups chopped organic kale
  • 1 gala apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 organic avocado, diced
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp water (for dressing consistency)

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What you'll need

  • Salad spinner — Dries greens so dressing clings instead of pooling at the bottom.
  • Mandoline slicer — Uniform thin slices of fennel, cucumber, and radish in seconds.
  • Large wood salad bowl — Season it — oil from dressings builds flavor in the wood over time.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and simmer in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes until fluffy; drain any excess water.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with avocado oil and sea salt, then roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  3. Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Massage the leaves with lemon juice and a pinch of salt for 1 minute to break down fibers.
  4. In a small jar, whisk together tahini, raw honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water until it reaches a creamy consistency.
  5. Assemble the bowls by layering the quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, massaged kale, and apple slices.
  6. Top with diced avocado and pumpkin seeds, then drizzle generously with the lemon-tahini dressing.

FAQ

Can the avocado oil be replaced with another type of oil?

Yes, you can substitute it with olive oil or coconut oil for a cleaner eating option. These oils are cold-pressed and free from additives.

Is maple syrup a good sugar substitute in this recipe?

Absolutely! Maple syrup is a natural sweetener without artificial additives, making it a clean-eating choice over refined sugars or honey with potential additives.

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