Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, (plus 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest)
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • Salt (and black pepper)
  • 1 cup wild rice blend,* (such as Lundberg, cooked according to package directions)
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast,** (chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. sweet potato ((1 extra large), peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, (halved )
  • 1 Tbsp each minced fresh rosemary (and fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried of each))
  • 5 cups shredded curly kale
  • 2 medium apples, (cored and chopped (I prefer gala or honeycrisp))
  • 2/3 cup slivered toasted almonds, (or toasted chopped pecans)
  • 2/3 cup crumbled feta (or goat cheese)

Ready In 60 Minutes

Servings: 5

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Note that if you like a generous dressing double it up but still only use 1.5 tsp lemon zest. These bowls are very lightly dressed as is but I've found it to be just enough.
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Step 2

  • For the dressing: In a mixing bowl whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, the lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
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Step 3

  • Prepare rice according to directions on package.
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Step 4

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
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Step 5

  • Place Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes on baking sheet.
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Step 6

  • Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper to taste and toss (you can keep sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts separate or just toss together).
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Step 7

  • Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes.
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  • Length: 20 minutes

Step 8

  • Remove from oven and toss then continue to bake until veggies are tender, about 15 minutes longer.
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  • Length: 15 minutes

Step 9

  • Among five pasta style bowls divide kale, cooked wild rice blend, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, cooked chicken, apples, almonds and feta.
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Step 10

  • Whisk dressing again then divide dressing among servings (adding about 1.5 Tbsp to each).
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