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California Fusion Bowls

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 California Fusion Bowls
Recipe for the week of March 17-21, 2025 Please Note: Ingredients and recipes are subject to change due to product availability and teacher's discretion.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Asian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
4 bowls
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts sliced
  • 1/2 inch ginger peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Dressing
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Rice
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Bowl
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 bunch Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
Instructions
For the Sweet Potatoes
  1. In a large nonstick pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the sweet potato and stir well to coat it in the oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper and stir well.
  2. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently until the sweet potatoes are tender in the middle and crisped on the outside to your liking.
For the Rice
  1. Combine the rice, water, garlic powder, and thyme in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork.
For the Chicken
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger.
  2. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice.
For the Dressing
  1. Whisk together garlic, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice until combined. Whisk in sesame oil and olive oil until smooth.