Customizable Grain Bowl (Printable Format)

Build vibrant bowls with grains, proteins, and vegetables for customizable meals.

# What's Needed:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup cooked brown rice
02 - 1 cup cooked quinoa
03 - 1 cup cooked farro
04 - 1 cup cooked couscous, gluten-free option available

→ 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 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
16 - ¼ cup toasted seeds or nuts such as pumpkin seeds or almonds
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

→ Dressings

19 - ¼ cup lemon-tahini dressing
20 - ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
21 - ¼ cup soy-ginger dressing
22 - ¼ cup green goddess dressing

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook grains according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly before assembling.
02 - Prepare your selected protein by cooking, baking, or utilizing prepared leftovers as desired.
03 - Wash and chop all vegetables. Roast or steam as preferred based on your selection.
04 - Arrange prepared grains as the foundation in each serving bowl.
05 - Top grain base with selected proteins and prepared vegetables in an appealing arrangement.
06 - Sprinkle with chosen toppings, seeds, nuts, and fresh herbs according to preference.
07 - Drizzle with preferred dressing immediately before serving, or store components separately for meal preparation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Endlessly adaptable to suit any taste or dietary preference.
  • Excellent for meal prep; components can be stored separately.
  • Packed with a healthy balance of complex grains, lean proteins, and fresh vegetables.
02 -
  • Roast your sweet potatoes and broccoli together on one sheet to save time.
  • Store the dressing in a separate container if you are packing the bowl for lunch to keep the vegetables crisp.
  • Add fresh herbs and sesame seeds at the very last second for maximum aroma and crunch.
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