Loading...This meatless bowl is packed full of vitamins and nutrients to keep you sustained through long days of training. A vegetarian treat that is high in fiber (100% DV) and vitamin K (220% DV). It is also an excellent source of folate (35% DV), vitamin B1 (70% DV), vitamin B2 (60% DV), vitamin B3 (80% DV), vitamin B6 (40% DV), vitamin C (35% DV), vitamin E (45% DV), iron (40% DV) and protein (56% DV).
California Avocado Power Bowl
Total Time:
15min
Prep Time:
15min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
780
Calories
30
g
Total Fat
104
g
Total Carbs
28
g
Protein
25
mg
Cholesterol
Ingredients
Serves:
4
| 2 | cups | uncooked farro, yields 2x cooked, prep per package instructions |
| 2 | (15-oz. can) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained | |
| 1 | cup | chopped fresh parsley |
| 1 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and quartered | |
| 2 | cups | grape tomatoes, halved |
| 4 | oz. | sliced almonds |
| 4 | oz. | feta cheese, crumbled |
| 1/2 | cup | red wine vinegar |
| 2 | Tbsp. | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 2 | tsp. | Dijon mustard |
| 1/8 | tsp. | sea salt |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Add pinch of salt to farro. Assemble power bowls. Divide the cooked farro, chickpeas, and parsley evenly among bowls.
- Cube ¾ of the avocado and add to bowls along with tomatoes.
- Whisk dressing ingredients.
- Drizzle dressing over power bowls.
- Thinly slice remaining avocado. Top bowls with sliced avocado, almonds and crumbled feta.
Serving Suggestion: Farro can easily be substituted with another grain such as quinoa, barley, or brown rice.
Beverage Pairing: For athletes – water, sports drink, milk or chocolate milk
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 780
Total Fat 30 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 15 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g
Total Carbs 104 g
Dietary Fiber 28 g
Total Sugar 9 g
Protein 28 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 640 mg
Potassium 1105 mg
Vitamin A 135 mcg; Vitamin C 33 mg; Calcium 295 mg; Iron 7 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 142 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.32 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 25%; Iron 40 %; Vitamin D 0%.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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