Green Veggie Bowl with Chicken & Lime-Tahini Dressing

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 C tahini
  • 1/4 C cold water plus 2 Tbsp, divided
  • 1/4 C 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 C green beans
  • 1 small broccoli crown
  • 4 (4 oz) chicken cutlets, trimmed
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 large red onion, sliced
  • 4 C thinly sliced kale
  • 2 C cooked brown rice
  • 1/4 C chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Whisk tahini & 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until smooth. Add lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt and whisk to combine.  Set aside.
  2. Trim green beans and cut in half. Break broccoli into florets (about 1 cup).
  3. Season chicken with the remaining salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.  Add chicken & cook to 160º F, 3 to 5 minutes per side.  Transfer to a clean cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.
  4. Wipe out pan & add remaining oil. Add onion & cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 min.  Add garlic & cook 30 seconds, add the broccoli and green beans.  Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 min.  Stir in kale; add the remaining water.  Cover and steam until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Slice chicken.
  6. To serve, divide rice & vegetables among 4 bowls and top with the chicken.  Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with cilantro.

Ready in 30 minutes

Serves 4

Source:  https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/263895/green-veggie-bowl-with-chicken-lemon-tahini-dressing/