Name: Miso Grain Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes (washed and unpeeled, cut in 1-inch dice); 3 tablespoons yellow or white miso; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons silan (date honey or honey); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove (minced); 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced); 3 cups cooked farro or wheatberries; 4 cups chopped greens (spinach, kale or chard); Garnish: toasted sesame seeds (shredded nori, or chopped scallions (green parts only))

Miso Grain Bowl

Miso is a salty paste made from fermented beans, most often soy beans, but it could also be made from grains. It comes in many different colors, each referring to the

The fermentation provides an incredible depth of flavor that gives miso an umami quality, but it is also loaded with health benefits, such as:

relieving fatigue
regulating digestive and intestinal functions
protecting against gastric ulcers
decreasing cholesterol and blood pressure levels
preventing inflammation
lowering risk for diseases associated with lifestyle factors, like cancers and heart disease

This bowl makes the perfect make ahead packable lunch, but if you want to turn it into a more substantial dinner, top with an egg, avocado slices, and some crunchy nuts.

Miso Grain Bowl

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Calories 303kcal

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Servings

Ingredients

1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes washed and unpeeled, cut in 1-inch dice
3 tablespoons yellow or white miso
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons silan date honey or honey
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove minced
8 ounces mushrooms sliced
3 cups cooked farro or wheatberries
4 cups chopped greens spinach, kale or chard
Garnish: toasted sesame seeds shredded nori, or chopped scallions (green parts only)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Arrange sweet potato on baking sheet and roast at 425℉ for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together miso, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and ¼ cup water. Set aside.
Remove pan from oven. Add mushrooms and pour half the sauce over top of potatoes and mushrooms. Toss well and place back in oven 425℉ for 10 minutes more, until veggies are caramelized and tender.
When ready to serve, layer ¾ cup grains, greens, sweet potatoes and mushrooms in a bowl. Drizzle with remaining sauce and top with shredded nori, scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Miso Grain Bowl

Amount per Serving

Calories

303

% Daily Value*

Fat

4.8

Sodium

1065

Carbohydrates

61.3

Fiber

7.2

Sugar

19.1

Protein

8.5

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Miso Grain Bowl