Roasted Broccoli Barley Bowls + Creamy Tahini Dressing

March 12, 2016

A standby meal for me is usually grains + roasted vegetables + a dressing. This week’s dressing is for roasted vegetables with soy, tahini, lemon and sesame. Quick to whip up and super yummy for the taste buds.

Barley
1 cup barley (uncooked)
salt
Roasted Broccoli
4-5 small crowns broccoli, trimmed (5-6 cups florets)
olive oil
salt and pepper
Creamy Tahini Dressing:
¼ cup soy sauce
2 Tbs toasted sesame oil
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs water
2 Tbs tahini
2 tsp honey
Add ins
1 red pepper, sliced
1.5 cups walnuts, lightly toasted
1 cup crumbled goat cheese(optional)
sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds

Cook barley or other grain of choice according to package instructions. Add a pinch of salt to the cooking water. Barley takes roughly 45 minutes to cook to a tender chewiness. While the barley is cooking...
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Nutritions

Calories
789

Sodium
2141mg
89% DV

Fat
45g
69% DV

Protein
34g
69% DV

Carbs
28g
9% DV

Fiber
7g
28% DV