Healthy Grain Bowl
This healthy grain bowl recipe layers nutty farro, roasted sweet potato, garlicky kale, crispy chickpeas, and creamy tahini dressing for a hearty vegetarian lunch. Ready in 35 minutes, this nutrient-dense healthy grain bowl is packed with fiber, plant protein, and Mediterranean flavor — an easy meal prep bowl that keeps beautifully.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
490

Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked farro (or brown rice)
- 1 large sweet potato, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups baby kale, roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Warm water, to thin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook the farro in salted water 25 to 30 minutes until tender; drain.
- 2
Toss sweet potato and chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast on a sheet pan 22 minutes, tossing halfway.
- 3
Meanwhile, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and 2 to 4 tbsp warm water into a pourable dressing.
- 4
Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and kale; sauté 2 minutes until just wilted.
- 5
Divide the farro into 4 bowls. Top with sweet potato, chickpeas, kale, and feta.
- 6
Drizzle with tahini dressing and serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 490 calories
protein
16g
carbs
62g
fat
20g
fiber
12g
sugar
8g
sodium
520mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grains work best in a healthy grain bowl?+
Farro, quinoa, brown rice, barley, freekeh, or bulgur all shine in a healthy grain bowl. Farro adds nutty flavor and chew, while quinoa boosts the plant protein even higher.
Is a healthy grain bowl good for weight loss?+
Yes — this healthy grain bowl is high in fiber and plant protein, both of which keep you full for hours. Watch portions of tahini and cheese to keep calories in check.
Can I make this grain bowl vegan?+
Absolutely — skip the feta or swap for a plant-based feta, and use maple syrup in the tahini dressing (already vegan). The rest of this healthy grain bowl is fully plant-based.
How do I meal prep a grain bowl for the week?+
Roast a big batch of veggies and cook the farro in bulk. Store components separately for 4 days, then assemble bowls fresh — see our sweet potato bowl for another prep-friendly option.

Recipe by Sarah Mitchell
Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen
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