Copycat Sweetgreen Chicken Pesto Ricotta Bowl Recipes

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN HARVEST BOWL

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine wild rice, 1 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, top with lid and reduce to low. Cook 45 minutes. Fluff with a fork, remove from heat and cover. Let steam 5 minutes more. Divide between two serving bowls.
• Meanwhile, place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast until pieces are golden on the underside, about 18 minutes. Flip pieces and roast for an additional 5-8 minutes, until golden and slightly crisped on the edges. Add to bowls with rice.
• In a large serving bowl, combine kale, beets, fennel and chicken. Toss with enough balsamic vinaigrette to coat. Divide between bowls and top with goat cheese and almonds. Serve with additional dressing on the side.
• For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:.
• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar and dijon mustard in a small bowl. Whisk until emulsified. Season generously with salt and pepper. Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN CHICKEN PESTO RICOTTA BOWL

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place brussels sprouts on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and arrange brussels sprouts on baking sheet, cut side down. Transfer to oven and roast until brussels sprouts are deeply golden, about 20 minutes, flipping brussels sprouts to cut-side up three-fourths of the way through cooking.
• Meanwhile, in a medium pot, combine quinoa, a large pinch of salt and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Top with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook 12 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary, until water is evaporated and quinoa is tender but still al dente, about 4 minutes more.
• Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat. Add breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with zaatar.
• Place greens, chicken and tomatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with enough pesto vinaigrette to coat. Divide among serving bowls. Top with quinoa, fresh ricotta, brussels sprouts and toasted breadcrumbs. Pass additional dressing at the table.
• For the Pesto Vinaigrette:.
• Combine pesto, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN FISH TACO BOWL

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• Combine red onion, vinegar, sugar and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days in advance, in the refrigerator. Drain before using.
• In a medium pot, combine quinoa, a large pinch of salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Top with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook 12 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary, until water is evaporated and quinoa is tender but still al dente, about 4 minutes more.
• Preheat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat. Add tortilla strips, season with salt, and saute, stirring frequently until deeply golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Season fish with salt and pepper. Wipe out skillet and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add fish and press down on fillets with the back of a spatula to encourage crisping and prevent the fish from curling. Cook until golden on the underside, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until fish is just cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Remove to a plate and squeeze lime halves over fillets.
• Divide cabbage, kale, avocado, pickled red onions, tortilla strips, fish and quinoa among serving bowls. Top with cilantro leaves and queso fresco dressing and serve.
• For the Queso Fresco Dressing:.
• In a blender, combine olive oil, lime juice, yogurt, queso fresco, cilantro, garlic and jalapeno. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender and place ingredients in a glass measuring cup. Leftover dressing will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week.

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN CORN ELOTE BOWL

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• In a medium pot, combine quinoa, a large pinch of salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Top with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook 12 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary, until water is evaporated and quinoa is tender but still al dente, about 4 minutes more.
• Preheat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. When smoking, add olive oil, swirl to coat and add corn. Season with salt and pepper, toss to coat and place a lid or overturned skillet on top to prevent corn popping. Cook, carefully lifting lid to stir occasionally, until corn is darkly charred, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Divide romaine, cabbage, tomatoes, goat cheese and radishes among two serving bowls. Top with tortilla chips, lime wedges and cilantro, and serve with romesco dressing.
• For the Romesco Dressing:.
• Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat. Add red bell peppers, season with salt and pepper and cook until charred and softened, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a blender and let cool. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, mayonnaise, nuts, sherry vinegar, garlic and 1 1/2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Dressing can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN SPICY THAI SALAD

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• Preheat broiler.
• Place tofu slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle each slice with 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds. Season tops with salt. Transfer to broiler and cook until sesame seeds are toasted and tofu pieces are golden on the edges, about 8 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cucumber, celery and corn. Toss with enough Spicy Cashew Dressing to coat and divide among 4 serving plates. Top with coconut, basil, cilantro and one piece of tofu. Serve with lime wedges and additional dressing.
• For the Spicy Cashew Dressing:.
• Combine cashews, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, cilantro leaves, sambal, honey and 3 tablespoons water in the bowl of a blender. Alternatively, you can use a stick blender and put all ingredients in a glass measuring cup. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Dressing can be kept up to 1 week in the refrigerator.