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Roasted Vegetable “Grain” Bowl (Paleo, Whole30, AIP modifications)

This bowl reminds you of a delicious warm grain bowl – but without the grains! It's a bowl of deliciousness in your hands. Paleo, Whole30, gluten-free and easy to make AIP friendly
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 572kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Butternut Squash peeled, deseeded, and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 Zucchini cut into thick rounds
  • 2 Bell Peppers cut into bite sized pieces (omit for AIP, can be replaced with diced carrots)
  • 3 tbs Olive Oil divided
  • Sea Salt
  • Pepper omit for AIP
  • 1 bunch Asparagus tough ends removed and cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup Pecans roughly chopped (omit for AIP – can be replaced with sliced tigernuts)
  • 1/2 cup dried Cranberries fruit-juice sweetened for Whole30
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F. Put a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Cut up the squash, zucchini, and bell peppers as listed to the left and then spread out on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbs of olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the asparagus and roughly chop the pecans. Then heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbs of olive oil. Add the ground chicken to the pan, breaking it up into several large pieces with your hands. Sprinkle the garlic powder and another 1/2 tsp of sea salt over the chicken and using a spatula, mix it into the chicken gently without breaking it up too much more. Cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes, then turn the chicken over and cook for 3 more, or until the chicken is no longer pink. Note: If making a double batch of this the cooking time for the chicken will be longer. Once the chicken is done, remove with a slotted spoon onto a plate covered with a paper towel.
  • When the 20 min is up for the veggies, add the asparagus and pecans to the sheet pan and put back in the oven for 10 more minutes.
  • Put the ground chicken in a food processor and pulse 5-6 times, until the chicken is broken up into little “grains”. Don’t over process! If making a double batch, do this in two batches. When the veggies are done, mix in a large bowl with the chicken and the dried cranberries and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 1650mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 12896IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 5mg