A clean, satisfying bowl that makes you feel good after every bite.

This Alkaline Dinner Bowl is packed with fresh veggies and plant-based goodness to keep you full, support digestion, and avoid the heavy, bloated feeling.

Topped with a creamy avocado basil dressing, it’s the kind of dinner that feels comforting but is totally clean...Great for busy nights, healthy habits, or anytime you want real food that actually fuels you.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients 

• ½ cup cooked millet: Mild, nutty, and naturally gluten-free, millet is one of the most alkalizing grains. I
• ½ cup cooked green lentils: Protein-packed and fiber-rich, lentils add heartiness to your bowl while keeping your blood sugar stable.

 For the Veggies (feel free to mix and match):

• ½ cup chopped broccoli (lightly steamed or raw)
  

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  

• ½ cup shredded purple cabbage (for antioxidants + crunch)
  

• ½ cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  

• ½ avocado, sliced or cubed
  

• A handful of baby spinach or mixed greens
  
  

All of these vegetables are alkaline-forming, meaning they help reduce acidity in the body, support natural detox, and contribute to that light, energized post-meal feeling.

Creamy Vegan Avocado Basil Dressing:

This dressing is what pulls the whole bowl together, creamy, herbaceous, and zesty with a tang that cuts through the richness just right.

You’ll need:

• 1 ripe avocado
  

• Juice of 1 lemon
  

• 1 small garlic clove
  

• 2–3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  

• A handful of fresh basil leaves (optional: add some fresh parsley)
  

• Salt and pepper to taste
  

• 2–4 tbsp water (to thin)
  
  

 Instructions

✅ Step 1: Cook your millet and lentils

If you haven’t already, cook your millet (2:1 water to millet ratio) and green lentils according to package instructions. Let them cool slightly.

✅ Step 2: Prep your veggies

Wash and chop all your veggies. Lightly steam broccoli if desired (for easier digestion), slice cucumbers, halve tomatoes, shred cabbage, and cube avocado.

✅ Step 3: Blend your dressing

Add all dressing ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add water gradually to reach your desired consistency.

✅ Step 4: Assemble your bowl

In a large bowl, layer:

• A bed of greens
  

• A scoop of millet
  

• A scoop of lentils
  

• Your colorful veggies
  

• Sliced avocado on top
  

• Drizzle generously with your creamy avocado basil dressing