Lavka Grain Bowl Recipe
packed with georgian flavors, this is not your basic grain bowl. walnut adjika dressed cracked freekah, spring vegetables, pumpkin.
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Ingredients
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Grain Base
Walnut Adjika
Spring Vegetables
Pumpkin
Method
Grain Base
Walnut Adjika
Prepare Walnut Adjika
In a food processor, combine 1 cup of walnuts, 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped), 2 cloves of garlic, and the entire bunch of fresh cilantro. Add 1 tsp of chili flakes and 2 tbs of olive oil. Blend until smooth, adding salt to taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Spring Vegetables
Prepare Spring Vegetables
Trim the asparagus and cut into bite-sized pieces. Slice the radishes thinly. In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the asparagus for about 3-4 minutes until tender. Add the peas and radishes, cooking for another 2 minutes until warmed through. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of baby spinach until just wilted.
Pumpkin
Add Pumpkin
In a small saucepan, gently heat 1 cup of pumpkin puree, stirring until warmed through. Stir in 2 tbs of pumpkin seeds for added crunch.
Assembly
Assemble the Grain Bowl
In a large serving bowl, layer the cooked freekeh at the bottom. Top with the sautéed spring vegetables, followed by a generous dollop of walnut adjika. Finally, add the warmed pumpkin puree with pumpkin seeds on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!