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Whole grain sorghum — a plant-based protein — is not only delicious but also versatile. It can be used like other grains, such as rice, quinoa and barley, in main dishes or as a side dish. You can easily cook sorghum on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, rice cooker or an oven. Or pop it for a snack!
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Mediterranean Bowl
Whole grain sorghum — a plant-based protein — is not only delicious but also versatile. It can be used like other grains, such as rice, quinoa and barley, in main dishes or as a side dish. You can easily cook sorghum on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, rice cooker or an oven. Or pop it for a snack!
This recipe is supported by Sorghum Checkoff.
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Servings:
4
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Serving Size :
1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
Ingredients
Dressing
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1/4 cup onions -
2 tablespoons lime juice -
1 tablespoon cilantro -
1 garlic clove -
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard -
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cumin -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes -
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1/2 cup red bell peppers -
1/2 cup edamame (green soybeans) -
1/2 cup cucumber -
1/2 cup green onions -
1/4 cup feta cheese -
1/2 medium avocado
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Prepare the sorghum using the package directions, omitting the salt. -
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside. -
In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes, beans, bell peppers, edamame, cucumber and green onions. Stir in the cooked sorghum. Pour the dressing all over, stirring to coat. -
Put the sorghum mixture into serving bowls. Sprinkle with the feta. Top with the avocado slices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 488 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 339 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12 g | |
| Sugars | 6 g | |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 17 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
3 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 4 fat
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Servings:
4
-
Serving Size :
1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
Ingredients
Dressing
-
1/4 cup onions -
2 tablespoons lime juice -
1 tablespoon cilantro -
1 garlic clove -
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard -
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cumin -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/4 teaspoon pepper
****
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1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes -
-
1/2 cup red bell peppers -
1/2 cup edamame (green soybeans) -
1/2 cup cucumber -
1/2 cup green onions -
1/4 cup feta cheese -
1/2 medium avocado
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Prepare the sorghum using the package directions, omitting the salt. -
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Set aside. -
In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes, beans, bell peppers, edamame, cucumber and green onions. Stir in the cooked sorghum. Pour the dressing all over, stirring to coat. -
Put the sorghum mixture into serving bowls. Sprinkle with the feta. Top with the avocado slices.