Pantry Grain Bowl

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1 cup cooked grain, like barley, brown rice or farro, or cooked root vegetable

3 cups raw vegetables or 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked vegetables (carrots, asparagus, green beans, radishes, broccoli) 

1/2 cup cooked lentils or black beans or 4 ounces cooked protein, like chicken or hard-boiled egg

A little good fat, like avocado, a splash of extra-virgin olive oil or homemade dressing, recipe follows

Savory topping like tamari or nutritional yeast

1 tablespoon seeds or nuts, like sunflower, almonds, walnuts, pepitas 

Spicy Mustard Dressing:

2 cloves garlic

1/3 cup whole-grain spicy mustard 

1/4 cup white vinegar 

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

2 scallions, green and white parts, minced