Green Veggie Bowl with Chicken and Lemon-Tahini Dressing

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup cold water plus 2 tbsp, divided
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic plus 2 sliced garlic cloves, divided
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 small broccoli crown
  • 4 chicken cutlets, trimmed
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 large red onion, sliced
  • 4 cups thinly sliced kale
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Whisk tahini and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until smooth. Add lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin and 1/4 tsp salt and whisk to combine. Set aside.

  2. Trim green beans and cut in half. Break broccoli into florets. Measure 1 cup.

  3. Season chicken with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.

  4. Wipe out the pan and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the broccoli and green beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Stir in kale and add the remaining 2 tbsp water. Cover and steam until the veggies are tender-crisp, 1-2 minutes.

  5. Slice the chicken.

  6. To serve, divide rice and the veggies among 4 bowls and top with the chicken. Drizzle with the reserved dressing and sprinkle with cilantro.

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