Customizable Grain Bowl (Print Page)

A vibrant bowl with grains, proteins, vegetables, and dressings. Perfect for meal prep and customizable to any taste.

# What You Need:

→ 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, optional
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

# Directions:

01 - Prepare grains according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
02 - Cook, bake, or use leftover prepared proteins as desired.
03 - Wash and chop all vegetables. Roast or steam as preferred.
04 - Arrange a base of grains in each bowl and top with selected proteins and vegetables.
05 - Sprinkle with toppings and extras of your choice.
06 - Drizzle with your preferred dressing just before serving.
07 - Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Build it your way every single time without feeling like youre making something different.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, turning Sunday afternoon into four days of effortless lunches.
  • One bowl somehow feels both indulgent and responsible, packed with vegetables but still genuinely satisfying.
02 -
  • Keep your dressing separate if youre storing these as meal prep; the vegetables will weep liquid and soften everything into sadness by Wednesday.
  • Toasting your nuts and seeds for just three minutes in a dry pan transforms them from background players into the most craveable part of the entire bowl.
03 -
  • Batch cook your grains and proteins on Sunday so assembly takes literally five minutes all week.
  • Keep your dressing in a jar with a tight lid and shake it before each bowl so the ingredients stay emulsified and your dressing tastes consistent.
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