Customizable Grain Bowl (Print)

Build vibrant bowls with grains, proteins, vegetables, and dressings. Perfect for meal prep and customizing to your taste.

# Components:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup cooked brown rice
02 - 1 cup cooked quinoa
03 - 1 cup cooked farro
04 - 1 cup cooked couscous

→ Proteins

05 - 1 cup cooked and cubed chicken breast
06 - 1 cup baked tofu, cubed
07 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 cup cooked shrimp

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
11 - 1 cup roasted sweet potato, cubed
12 - 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1 avocado, sliced

→ Toppings and Extras

15 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
16 - 1/4 cup toasted seeds or nuts
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

→ Dressings

19 - 1/4 cup lemon-tahini dressing
20 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
21 - 1/4 cup soy-ginger dressing
22 - 1/4 cup green goddess dressing

# Method:

01 - Prepare grains according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly before assembly.
02 - Cook, bake, or prepare your selected protein option. Use leftover protein if available for time efficiency.
03 - Wash, peel, and chop all vegetables. Roast or steam selected vegetables according to preference.
04 - Distribute cooked grain evenly as the foundation in each serving bowl.
05 - Arrange selected proteins and vegetables in sections on top of the grain base.
06 - Sprinkle cheese, toasted seeds, nuts, and fresh herbs across the bowl.
07 - Drizzle preferred dressing over the bowl immediately before consumption. Serve at once or store components separately for later meal preparation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can build it around whatever you already have in your fridge, turning leftovers into something that feels brand new.
  • Every bowl can be different, so no one at the table has to compromise on what they actually want to eat.
  • It keeps beautifully for days when you store the components separately, making lunch feel like a small gift you gave yourself earlier in the week.
02 -
  • Always let your grains cool a bit before adding delicate greens or avocado, or theyll turn sad and wilted before you even take a bite.
  • Store each component separately if youre meal prepping, because once the dressing hits the bowl, the textures start to soften and merge.
03 -
  • Season each component separately, especially the grains and proteins, so every layer tastes good on its own instead of relying entirely on the dressing.
  • Use a wide, shallow bowl instead of a deep one so you can see all the colors and textures, which somehow makes it taste better.
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