Winter Grain Bowl

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups wild rice

• 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced

• 2 beets, scrubbed and diced

• 1 bunch kale, finely chopped

• 1 lb chicken breast

• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

• 1/2 cup pomegranate arils

• 1/2 cup goat cheese

• balsamic vinaigrette, drizzled

Blend balsamic vinaigrette ingredients:

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 2 Tbsp honey

• 1 Tbsp dijon mustard

• 1 tsp salt

• slice of red onion pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Roast sweet potatoes and beets: Toss sweet potatoes and beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.

3. Prepare chicken: Season chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Chop into bite-sized pieces.

4. Arrange bowl: Add wild rice, sweet potatoes, beets, chicken, kale, walnuts, pomegranate arils, and goat cheese to a bowl, and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Enjoy!