Customizable Grain Bowl (Printable View)

A vibrant bowl with grains, proteins, vegetables, and dressings for personalized meal prep.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

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

→ 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 such as pumpkin seeds or almonds
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley
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

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It adapts to whatever's in your fridge, so you'll never feel trapped by a rigid ingredient list.
  • Meal prep becomes enjoyable instead of tedious when you're building something colorful and deeply personal.
  • You get that satisfying mix of textures, temperatures, and flavors all in one bowl without any complicated technique.
02 -
  • Room temperature grains absorb dressing better than hot ones, so letting them cool slightly makes a real difference in flavor distribution.
  • Keeping dressing separate until the last moment means your carefully chosen vegetables won't turn into mush by day three of meal prep.
03 -
  • Roast all your vegetables at once on a sheet pan at 400°F so you've got a fridge full of options for days without any extra work.
  • Keep cooked grains and proteins in separate containers so you're always ready to assemble something nourishing in five minutes flat.
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