Assorted Plate With Grain, Creamy Salad, And Protein Patty Recipe

Name: Assorted Plate With Grain, Creamy Salad, And Protein Patty
Prep time: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Cook time: 20-30 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: brown rice or bulgur wheat: 125g; cabbage: 75g; creamy dressing: 40g; carrots: 25g; cucumber: 40g; protein patty: 125g; oil or fats: 10g

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This dish is a delightful ensemble of various components that blend textures and flavors to offer a satisfying and wholesome meal. Perfect for those who prefer a balance of grains, vegetables, and protein, it’s versatile enough to fit various dietary preferences with options for both vegetarians and meat-eaters.

Assorted Plate with Grain, Creamy Salad, and Protein Patty

🌎 International: Main Course

🔥 Calories 550kcal
🍗 Protein 27g
🍚 Carbs 55g
🧈 Fat 20g

🥗 Ingredients:

brown rice or bulgur wheat (125g)
cabbage (75g)
creamy dressing (40g)
carrots (25g)
cucumber (40g)
protein patty (125g)
oil or fats (10g)

🍳 How to cook (4 servings):

Cooking Time: 20-30 minutesPreperation Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Preparing the Grain

Start by preparing your choice of grain. For brown rice, use a 2:1 ratio of water to rice. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until tender. For bulgur wheat, use a 1.5:1 ratio of boiling water to bulgur, pour the boiling water over the bulgur, cover, and let it sit for 15-30 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is fluffy.

Making the Salad

For a creamy salad, finely chop the cabbage (and cucumber if making cucumber salad). Mix in a bowl with carrots and any other desired vegetables. Prepare a dressing of mayonnaise or a yogurt-based alternative with lemon juice, vinegar, a pinch of sugar, and seasonings to taste. Combine the vegetables and dressing, adjusting the seasonings as needed.

Preparing the Protein

Preheat your oven or grill for the chicken or vegetarian patty. Season according to preference and cook until the internal temperature reaches a safe level (165°F for chicken), usually about 20-30 minutes in the oven at 375°F (190°C), or 6-8 minutes per side on the grill.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

This meal is nutritionally balanced, providing a good mix of macronutrients. It's rich in protein, thanks to the chicken or vegetarian patty, and offers a healthy dose of carbohydrates from the grain and vegetables. The variety of vegetables adds fiber and essential vitamins, while the choice of dressing can be adjusted to manage the fat content.