Customizable Grain Bowl (Printable Version)

A vibrant bowl featuring grains, proteins, fresh vegetables, and dressings. Perfect for meal prep and personalization.

# 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, gluten-free if needed

→ Proteins

05 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
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

15 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
16 - ¼ cup toasted seeds or nuts, pumpkin seeds or almonds
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, 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:

01 - Prepare grains according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly before assembly.
02 - Cook, bake, or prepare your selected protein options. Use freshly prepared or refrigerated leftovers as desired.
03 - Wash and chop all vegetables uniformly. Roast or steam according to preference for optimal texture and flavor.
04 - Distribute cooked grain evenly as the foundation in each serving bowl.
05 - Arrange selected proteins and vegetables over the grain base in organized sections for visual appeal.
06 - Distribute chosen toppings, seeds, nuts, and fresh herbs across the bowl for texture and flavor enhancement.
07 - Drizzle preferred dressing immediately before serving. Alternatively, store all components separately for meal preparation storage.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Every bowl tastes completely different depending on your mood, cravings, or what's actually in your pantry.
  • You can prep everything on Sunday and mix-and-match throughout the week without eating the same thing twice.
  • It works for vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free folks, and your friend who eats everything—no need to cook separate meals.
02 -
  • Warm grains absorb dressing better than cold ones, so let them cool only to room temperature before composing your bowl.
  • The secret to making this exciting is contrast—pair creamy with crisp, warm with cool, rich with bright, so every bite feels dynamic.
03 -
  • Toast your own seeds and nuts in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes before adding them to bowls; the flavor difference is astonishing and worth the tiny bit of extra effort.
  • Make your dressings in jars so you can shake them before every use and they last longer stored in the fridge without separating into a sad puddle of oil.
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