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Farro and Black Bean Buddha Bowl

High in fiber and protein, this fresh and vibrant bowl keeps you running at full speed.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, High Protein, Plant-Based, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 403kcal
Author: Alison Borel

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup farro uncooked, quick cook (10-minute)
  • 16 ounces black beans
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic power
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 cups kale
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt kosher
  • 1 cup mango salsa jarred
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • 1 jalapeno minced

Instructions

Farro

  • Prepare farro according to instructions on box.
  • Prepare black beans (below) while farro cooks.
  • Drain farro and return to pot (removed from hot burner) to retain heat.

Black Beans

  • Combine the beans with the garlic powder, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Warm on medium temperature for five to ten minutes.

Kale

  • Wash and dry kale.
  • Cut kale into ribbons if using Italian or Dragon, cut into pieces if using Curly.
  • Using either a quart sized zip bag or plastic container, add oil and kale, seal bag (or container), and shake. Open the container and massage. If it’s in a bag, you can massage while it’s sealed. Optional, add a pinch or two of salt.

Assemble

  • Lay down 2 cups of kale in each bowl, followed by 1/2 cup of beans and 1/4 cup of farro. Place 1/4 of cubed avocado, followed by 1/4 cup of salsa, and 1/4 of minced jalapeño.

Notes

Mango salsa hasn’t been added to nutritional information below. Please adjust accordingly.
Farro can be found in three various forms, each one cooking consecutively longer than the other. 1) Pearled farro, (quick cook), 2) semi-pearled (25 minute cook), and 3) whole grain, which requires an overnight soak prior to 45 minute cook time. The whole grain option contains the most amount of nutrients, yet takes more time. 
Most beans come in 15.5-ounce cans. In order to get full amount for this, you may need to buy two cans or adjust the serving size to give fewer beans per bowl if only using one.

Nutrition

Serving: 3cups | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 1374mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13498IU | Vitamin C: 170mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 5mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11