Published 5/6/2024 If you haven’t heard, we’re opening a food truck at our favorite brewery in Minnesota later this spring! Hodgepodge is a midwest mobile kitchen that’s parked right outside Forgotten Star Brewing Co. in Fridley. Our menu is a Midwest-inspired, food-for-all kind of menu. This shines through the variety of menu items, unique midwestern ingredients, and approachable price-point, including this delicious and nutritious protein bowl! The exact elements of the bowl will change seasonally, but if you find yourself at Hodgepodge this spring or summer, you’ll be able to enjoy this dish in all her glory. And, of course, you can always make it in your own kitchen at home.
Why do we love bowl recipes?
If you haven’t noticed, we have more than a few bowl recipes on Fit Foodie Finds 😏 Everything from vegetarian buddha bowls to sweet potato mushroom grain bowls to savory breakfast bowls — and honestly everything in between. It’s honestly how we eat more often than not. Put everything you have on hand in a bowl, plop a dollop of hummus on top, grab a fork and enjoy. They’re protein-packed, veggie forward and so delish. Which is exactly why we NEEDED to have one on our menu at Hodgepodge.
Hodgepodge Protein Bowl Star Ingredients
For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card for a list of ingredients and instructions. Meat protein: We’re using sliced brats for this protein bowl! Not only do they provide amazing flavor, they’re bite-sized and easy to scoop up with a forkful of quinoa and kale salad (aka the perfect bite!). Kale salad: This specific Kale salad features blueberries, sweet corn, red onion, feta, and of course, massaged kale. Quinoa: We’ve loved quinoa since the early days of quinoa when no one knew how to pronounce it. It’s protein-packed, and has a great nutty texture and flavor, which makes it perfect for bowl recipes like this. Hummus: Hummus is a great way to pull all the flavors of this protein bowl together. Feel free to use store-bought or make your own!
Easy Ingredient Swaps
One of the best things about bowl recipes is that you truly can make it your own. Don’t have blueberries in your fridge? Swap them for craisins! Here are a few other easy swaps: Quinoa –> Rice: This recipe calls for quinoa, but you can change it up and serve these protein bowls with white rice, brown rice or even cauliflower rice. Brats –> Any meat protein: This is a great way to use up leftover brats, but it’s also delicious with any other meat protein, such as: shredded chicken, pulled pork, or shrimp.
Storage
Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Keep the hummus separate until serving to maintain freshness. Wisconsin Beer Brats
MEAL PREP
These protein bowls are perfect for meal prep. Simply prepare the recipe as written and store the hummus separately from the rest of the bowl. Add the hummus, additional fresh blueberries and a squeeze of fresh lemon when serving.
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