🌈 Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce

A colorful, plant-powered meal that's as beautiful as it is nourishing

If you’re looking for a way to eat the rainbow — literally — this vibrant grain bowl delivers! Packed with colorful veggies, protein-rich lentils and quinoa, and a creamy cashew-parsley sauce, it’s a one-bowl wonder full of flavor, texture, and nutrition.

Best of all? It comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weekdays, post-yoga lunches, or an energizing midday reset.

🌟 What Makes It Special:

• Loaded with Fiber + Protein from lentils and quinoa

• Creamy Dairy-Free Sauce made with blended cashews and fresh parsley

• Full of Antioxidants from beets, cabbage, and bell peppers

• Gluten-Free & Vegan-Friendly with simple swaps

🛒 Ingredients:

For the sauce:

• ¾ cup unsalted cashews

• ½ cup water

• ¼ cup packed parsley leaves

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ½ teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)

• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the bowl:

• ½ cup cooked lentils

• ½ cup cooked quinoa

• ½ cup shredded red cabbage

• ¼ cup grated raw beet

• ¼ cup chopped bell pepper

• ¼ cup grated carrot

• ¼ cup sliced cucumber

• 1 tablespoon toasted chopped cashews (for garnish)

🥣 Directions:

1. Make the Sauce:
   Blend cashews, water, parsley, lemon juice (or vinegar), olive oil, tamari (or soy sauce), and salt until smooth and creamy.

2. Assemble the Bowl:
   Add lentils and quinoa to the center of a shallow serving bowl. Arrange all veggies around the grains for that gorgeous rainbow effect. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of cashew sauce. Garnish with toasted cashews and enjoy!

💚 Quick Tips:

• No Blender? Use store-bought vegan cashew dressing or tahini sauce as a shortcut.

• Make-Ahead: The sauce and grains can be prepped up to 3 days ahead for quick assembly.

• Extra Crunch: Add sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, or microgreens on top.

This bowl isn’t just a feast for the eyes — it’s a deeply satisfying, whole-food dish that supports your health and tastes incredible. Perfect for spring and summer, this recipe helps you feel grounded, energized, and inspired.