BOWL-ing

Big Bowl of Healthy & Delicious

Food bowls have been all the rage for the last 5 years or so. They’re great opportunities for creative, healthy combos. Unlike Poke Bowls which feature fish, the protein in my creation comes from marinated eggs. NO! Those are not brown eggshells that you see ~ they’re hardboiled eggs soaked overnight in an Asian style broth. That scented hint adds sophistication to a simple dish. And the combination of textures is as fabulous as the flavors..

Ingredients

1-2 eggs per person

1 green apple, sliced thinly

1 orange, peeled & sectioned1

1 sweet potato, cubed

1 handful of sprouts

¼ of a green cabbage, chopped into small & even bits

2 scallions, chopped finely

1 package of ramen noodles

3 Tbsp white vinegar – for the cabbage marinade

1 capful white vinegar – for the boiled egg water

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 cup broth (either use your own, or add a cup of H20 to the ramen seasoning and stir)

Dash salt

Dash celery seed if available (optional) method servings 2

(NOTE: two elements will need to marinate.)

1. Boil egg/s: start with a capful of vinegar in a small pot of warm water / bring to a low rolling boil on med-high for 1012 minutes / dunk in cold water / peel when cooled.

2. Marinate the eggs 6-12 hours, in a deeper bowl, completely covered by the soy sauce and broth. Reserve the broth.

3. In a small bowl, toss the chopped cabbage in the vinegar, salt and celery seed. Refrigerate for 1-12 hours to let the flavors bloom.

4. Simmer low – until just tender – the chopped sweet potato, keeping intact. Gently drain and cool, laid out on a plate.

5. Cook the ramen noodles per instructions – do not overcook. You can omit these, or use GF noodles.

6. Build your bowl!

Cover half the bottom with the noodles and the other hal f with the cabbage. (Drizzle the broth over the noodle half… it will combine beautifully with the cabbage brine.) Design as shown, or however the spirit moves you. . .

It’s amazing how filling and energizing this culinary concept really is. Your leftovers, pantry, and especially fresh produce choices yield endless possibilities for gorgeous, healthful bowls of your own. Bowl-Appetit!