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EASIEST SUMMER LUNCH EVER
We’re picky about our summer lunches. They need to be easy to make—no one wants to waste their summer slogging away in the kitchen—but they also need to be hearty enough to power our activities throughout the day.
Caitlyn Elf’s Mediterranean Hummus and Grain bowl fits the bill perfectly. The protein from the chickpeas and hummus provide lasting energy, the walnuts add heart-healthy fat, and the veggies are packed with nutrients. It also keeps well in the fridge. “I love to make a big batch and use it for quick lunches throughout the week,” says Caitlyn. “Just keep the hummus and the dressing out adding in right when you’re ready to eat!”
MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS & GRAIN BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup farro, cooked (sub quinoa to make this dish gluten-free!)
1/4 cup hummus
1/4 cup sliced and quartered English cucumber
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 Tbsp. diced red onion
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp. dried cranberries
1 Tbsp. walnuts, roughly chopped
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Layer cooked farro at the bottom of the bowl.
2. Place hummus in the center of the bowl.
3. Layer remaining ingredients on top of the farro.
4. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar as desired.
Notes:
* Try cooking farro in low-sodium vegetable broth for additional flavor.
We’re picky about our summer lunches. They need to be easy to make—no one wants to waste their summer slogging away in the kitchen—but they also need to be hearty enough to power our activities throughout the day.
Caitlyn Elf’s Mediterranean Hummus and Grain bowl fits the bill perfectly. The protein from the chickpeas and hummus provide lasting energy, the walnuts add heart-healthy fat, and the veggies are packed with nutrients. It also keeps well in the fridge. “I love to make a big batch and use it for quick lunches throughout the week,” says Caitlyn. “Just keep the hummus and the dressing out adding in right when you’re ready to eat!”
MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS & GRAIN BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup farro, cooked (sub quinoa to make this dish gluten-free!)
1/4 cup hummus
1/4 cup sliced and quartered English cucumber
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 Tbsp. diced red onion
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp. dried cranberries
1 Tbsp. walnuts, roughly chopped
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Layer cooked farro at the bottom of the bowl.
2. Place hummus in the center of the bowl.
3. Layer remaining ingredients on top of the farro.
4. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar as desired.
Notes:
* Try cooking farro in low-sodium vegetable broth for additional flavor.
