For busy professionals, a meal that can be made ahead of time and eaten on the go can be a lifesaver. For office lunches, in particular, the convenience of the gas station sandwich or hot dog stand outside can be tempting, and while there’s nothing wrong with those choices, you could be getting a lot more out of your lunches with a fiber-rich dish instead.
This recipe was developed for Fit&Well by Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN and is great for your gut health, filling and super easy to pull together. It’s inspired by the dense bean salad recipes that started trending on TikTok six months ago, but has a couple tweaks to make it even better for gut health.
“The star of this recipe is sorghum, an ancient grain that deserves more attention, especially for its gut health benefits,” says Ehsani. “A ½ cup serving of sorghum grain packs 6.5 grams of fiber. Plus, it contains prebiotics and polyphenols, which research suggests can nourish beneficial gut bacteria and promote a balanced microbiome. Plus, sorghum maintains its textural integrity and the flavors intensify as it sits, making it taste even better on days two, three and four.”
The beans used in this salad are white beans, another powerhouse for fiber, which, alongside the fresh vegetables, fuels healthy digestion and feeds the gut microbiome.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sorghum grain
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 large celery stalks, chopped
- 1 15oz can of white beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup fresh mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup pesto sauce
Method
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
- Stir until well combined.
- Divide between six containers for easy grab-and-go meals.
