If you're craving Sweetgreen but you want to save money, make this Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl at home! My version brings together crisp arugula, roasted sweet potatoes, glazed brussels sprouts, juicy chicken, warm wild rice, crunchy roasted cashews, crisp apples, tangy balsamic and optional creamy cheese. This bowl is savory, hearty and perfect for the fall or winter. It's as good as the real deal, super customizable and great for lunch meal prep or a family-friendly dinner. I promise you this recreation is even better than the real deal!
If you love bowls, be sure to also try my chicken hummus bowls, steak burrito bowl and nourish bowl!
Why You'll Love This Bowl
It's a budget-friendly version of a classic Sweetgreen bowl!
This bowl is delicious and packed with flavor.
It's customizable and you can switch up the toppings.
This bowl is easily made gluten-free and dairy-free!
It's made with real, whole ingredients and is super nourishing.
This bowl makes the perfect lunch meal prep!
Ingredients Needed
Arugula: I used arugula instead of kale for the base because personally it is easier on my digestive system!
Wild Rice: Warm wild rice also makes up the base of this Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl. You can cook your rice from dry or use a pre-cooked packet to make this meal super quick. Rice is perfect for the base because it is naturally gluten-free!
Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes add sweetness, color and make this bowl hearty.
Brussels sprouts: I love the addition of Brussels sprouts in this salad makes it perfect for fall and more nutritious!
Apples: Crisp apples add a nice texture to this salad. I love using honey crisp apples, but you can use any kind!
Chicken: I used chicken breast and cooked it up in a pan so it was nice and browned!
Nuts: I used cashews instead of almonds because they are 100x more delicious in my opinion and I roasted them in the oven!
Cheese: Cheese is optional, but delicious! Use your favorite goat cheese or vegan goat cheese option.
Spices and seasoning: I used balsamic vinegar on the brussels sprouts and garlic powder, paprika and salt on the sweet potatoes and chicken.
Balsamic Dressing: I made homemade balsamic dressing, but you can also use store-bought dressing!
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 2: Chop your vegetables and apple. Add sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts to a baking sheet. Add balsamic vinegar to the brussels sprouts and garlic powder and salt to the sweet potatoes. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until done.
Step 3: Cook wild rice according to the package instructions.
Step 4: While your veggies are roasting, add your chicken breasts to an oiled pan and cook on medium until browned, about 8 minutes per side.
Step 5: Remove vegetables from the oven, add cashews to the sheet pan and put back in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
Step 6: Combine ingredients for dressing.
Step 7: Assemble bowl with a base of arugula and add rice, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, apples, chicken, cheese and nuts on top. Drizzle with dressing and enjoy!
Storage
Store this Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl in airtight glass containers if you want to meal prep it for lunch. Store the dressing on the side and drizzle it on before eating!
Variations
Base: I subbed arugula for the typical kale base because I like it better, but you can also use kale or romaine lettuce. You can also skip the lettuce if you prefer and just use rice or quinoa.
Switch up the veggies: Try adding carrots, cauliflower, fennel, cucumber or your favorite veggies!
Dressing: I used homemade dressing, but feel free to use store bought dressing. You can also use ranch, honey garlic dressing or another kind of dressing!
Protein: I used chicken breast, but you can also use chicken thighs, salmon or steak.
How To Serve
Here's how to serve these delicious bowls:
- For a balanced, nutrient-dense lunch meal prep.
- As a yummy dinner!
- As a make-your-own salad or bowl bar with lots of veggie, protein, topping and dressing options.
Time-Saving Hacks
Here are some ways to save time and/or energy when making this recipe:
- Buy pre-cooked chicken or use rotisserie chicken!
- Use pre-cooked rice.
- Buy store bought dressing instead of making your own.
Recipe FAQ
Can you make this recipe dairy-free?
Yes, this recipe is dairy-free as long as you use dairy-free cheese (or skip the cheese) and dairy-free dressing!
Can you make these bowls ahead of time?
Yes, these Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowls are perfect for lunch meal prep!
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Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 bowl
- 1 whisk or spoon
- 1 pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussels sprouts
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup dry brown rice
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 apple
- 1/2 cup cheese dairy-free if needed
- 1/2 cup cashews
Balsamic Dressing
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- dash salt
- dash pepper
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Chop your vegetables and apple. Add sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts to a baking sheet. Add balsamic vinegar to the brussels sprouts and 1 tsp garlic powder and dash of salt to the sweet potatoes. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until done.
- Cook wild rice according to the package instructions.
- While your veggies are roasting, add your chicken breasts, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder and a dash of salt to an oiled pan and cook on medium until browned, about 8 minutes per side.
- Remove vegetables from the oven, add cashews to the sheet pan and put back in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
- Combine ingredients for dressing.
- Assemble bowl with a base of arugula and add rice, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, apples, chicken, cheese and nuts on top. Drizzle with dressing and enjoy!
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