Copycat Sweetgreen Lentil Avocado Bowl Recipes

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN AVOCADO GREENS BOWL

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and transfer to oven. Roast, flipping pieces after 20 minutes, until golden, about 25-30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, in a medium pot, combine quinoa, a large pinch of salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Top with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook 12 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary, until water is evaporated and quinoa is tender but still al dente, about 4 minutes more.
• Place sunflower seeds on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cayenne. Toss to coat and transfer to oven. Roast until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool.
• Divide greens, chicken, tomatoes, parsley leaves, avocado, apple, red onion, shaved parmesan, quinioa, butternut squash and sunflower seeds among two serving bowls. Dress with White Balsamic Vinaigrette and serve.
• For the White Balsamic Vinaigrette:.
• Whisk to combine olive oil, white balsamic and dijon mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Dressing can be kept up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

LENTIL AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots and onions, and sweat for 5 minutes while stirring. Add the lentils and cover with 2 inches of water. Stir in the bay leaf and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and season with salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaf and cool.
• While the lentils are cooking, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, agave, red pepper, lemon juice and zest and some salt and pepper. Slowly stream in 3 tablespoons oil while continuously whisking. Pour the vinaigrette over the cooled lentils then fold in the diced avocado and cranberries. Pour into a bowl, garnish with the chopped parsley and serve.

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN CHICKEN PESTO RICOTTA BOWL

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place brussels sprouts on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and arrange brussels sprouts on baking sheet, cut side down. Transfer to oven and roast until brussels sprouts are deeply golden, about 20 minutes, flipping brussels sprouts to cut-side up three-fourths of the way through cooking.
• Meanwhile, in a medium pot, combine quinoa, a large pinch of salt and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Top with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook 12 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary, until water is evaporated and quinoa is tender but still al dente, about 4 minutes more.
• Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat. Add breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with zaatar.
• Place greens, chicken and tomatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with enough pesto vinaigrette to coat. Divide among serving bowls. Top with quinoa, fresh ricotta, brussels sprouts and toasted breadcrumbs. Pass additional dressing at the table.
• For the Pesto Vinaigrette:.
• Combine pesto, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

KALE AND LENTIL BOWL WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• Pulse together avocado, garlic, shallot, lemon juice, oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor until smooth. Toss two-thirds of dressing with kale in a bowl. Divide mixture among 4 serving bowls along with lentils, cheddar, almonds, sprouts, and lemon wedges. Serve, with remaining dressing on the side.

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN CORN ELOTE BOWL

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• In a medium pot, combine quinoa, a large pinch of salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Top with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook 12 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary, until water is evaporated and quinoa is tender but still al dente, about 4 minutes more.
• Preheat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. When smoking, add olive oil, swirl to coat and add corn. Season with salt and pepper, toss to coat and place a lid or overturned skillet on top to prevent corn popping. Cook, carefully lifting lid to stir occasionally, until corn is darkly charred, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Divide romaine, cabbage, tomatoes, goat cheese and radishes among two serving bowls. Top with tortilla chips, lime wedges and cilantro, and serve with romesco dressing.
• For the Romesco Dressing:.
• Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat. Add red bell peppers, season with salt and pepper and cook until charred and softened, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a blender and let cool. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, mayonnaise, nuts, sherry vinegar, garlic and 1 1/2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Dressing can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN LENTIL AVOCADO BOWL

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place broccolini on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with cayenne and salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine. Transfer to oven and roast until golden and crispy, about 20 minutes. Remove broccolini to a plate.
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. On the same baking sheet, toss pepitas with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to oven. Roast until toasted and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place lentils in a pot and cover with water. Add one teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender but still al dente, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• Divide lentils and broccolini between two serving bowls.
• In another bowl, combine romaine, arugula, grated beets and carrots, cucumbers and walnuts. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat and season with salt and pepper. Divide between bowls and top with avocado and roasted pepitas. Alternatively, for a more stylized presentation, place ingredients into bowl in sections and dress directly in the bowl.
• For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:.
• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar and dijon mustard in a small bowl. Whisk until emulsified. Season generously with salt and pepper. Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator for up to two weeks.