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Nourish Bowl with Sunshine Dressing
Eating well while fighting fatigue is very difficult. We often reach for what is convenient to preserve what energy we have left. Sometimes those choices are loaded with trigger foods that leave us worse off. This energizing salad is worthy of a meal and will leave you feeling nourished. It makes enough for 5 servings so you will be prepped for a week of lunches to ease the fatigue of the week ahead.
What’s Inside?
- A zesty tahini dressing with inflammation fighting ginger and turmeric.
- Hearty yams or squash for that satisfying sweetness and a does of beta-carotene.
- Crunchy apples, beets, and celery for a refreshing crunch.
- Tasty dried cranberries and toasted pumpkin seeds for added texture.
- Protein-packed chicken to keep you energized all day long!
Dressing:
½ c. tahini
5 tbsp. lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp. grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1-2 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. turmeric powder
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
Water to thin
Salad:
5 c. kale
5 c. yams or squash, cubed
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large apple, cubed
1 medium beet, grated
1 c. celery, thinly sliced
5 tbsp. dried cranberries
5 tbsp. toasted pumpkin seeds
Protein:
2 chicken breasts
1 tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. salt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 425.
In a large mixing bowl, toss yams/ squash in olive oil. On a parchment lined baking sheet, arrange yams and bake for 20 min.
In the same mixing bowl, toss the chicken breast in olive oil and salt.
Remove the yams from the oven. Arrange chicken on the pan with the yams and return it to the oven for 20 min. or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
Add dressing ingredients to a jar, shake to combine.
Arrange salad ingredients amongst containers and enjoy your lunches for the week!