Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLos Gatos ParksideGrain Bowl Recipe

Grain Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Los Gatos Parkside
Time1h
Serves2

barley, quinoa, snow peas, avocado, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, seeds, sweet potato, miso vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Grain Base

Vegetables

Method

Prepare the Grains

  1. 1

    Cook Barley

    In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of barley, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until tender. Drain any excess water.

  2. 2

    Cook Quinoa

    In another saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until fluffy. Fluff with a fork.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Roast Sweet Potato

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice the sweet potato into small cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender.

  2. 4

    Sauté Mushrooms

    In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until browned and tender.

  3. 5

    Blanch Snow Peas

    In a small pot of boiling water, blanch the snow peas for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

  4. 6

    Prepare Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the avocado.

Make Miso Vinaigrette

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, olive oil, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, and salt until smooth. Adjust salt to taste.

Assemble the Grain Bowl

  1. 8

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a bowl, layer the cooked barley and quinoa as the base. Top with roasted sweet potato, sautéed mushrooms, blanched snow peas, cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado.

  2. 9

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle mixed seeds over the top for added crunch.

  3. 10

    Drizzle with Vinaigrette

    Drizzle the miso vinaigrette over the assembled bowl and enjoy!

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