Customizable Grain Bowl (Printable)

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

# 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

→ 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
16 - ¼ cup toasted seeds or nuts
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
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 Steps:

01 - Prepare grains according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly before assembling bowls.
02 - Cook, bake, or prepare your selected protein using your preferred method or use pre-cooked leftovers as needed.
03 - Wash and dice all vegetables. Roast or steam vegetables as preferred until tender, then allow to cool if needed.
04 - Distribute cooked grains evenly among four bowls to create the foundation for each serving.
05 - Arrange selected proteins and vegetables on top of the grain base in each bowl for balanced presentation.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled cheese, toasted seeds or nuts, fresh herbs, and sesame seeds over each bowl.
07 - Drizzle your preferred dressing over the bowl immediately before serving, or store components separately for meal preparation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It adapts to whatever's in your fridge, so there's zero waste and infinite flavor possibilities.
  • You can make four servings on Sunday and eat well all week without repeating the same boring thing twice.
  • Every bite feels balanced and satisfying, which is why you actually finish the bowl instead of picking at it.
02 -
  • Underseasoned grains sink the entire bowl—taste as they cook and adjust salt now, not later when everything's assembled.
  • Separating dressing from prepared components is how meal prep stays fresh and exciting all week instead of becoming soggy and sad by Wednesday.
  • Roasted vegetables concentrate flavor while raw ones add snap—mixing both textures makes the bowl feel more intentional than choosing one approach.
03 -
  • Toast your seeds and nuts right before assembly so they stay crisp and their flavor pops instead of getting lost in the mix.
  • Keep dressing in a jar and shake it before drizzling—the emulsification that happens when you shake it tastes exponentially better than pouring straight from the bowl.
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