Customizable Grain Bowl (Printable)

Layer grains, proteins, and fresh vegetables for a nourishing, personalized meal

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
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 - Cook grains according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Prepare selected proteins by cooking, baking, or using prepared leftovers as desired.
03 - Wash, trim, and chop all vegetables. Roast or steam as preferred based on recipe selections.
04 - Distribute cooked grain evenly as the foundation in each serving bowl.
05 - Arrange selected proteins and vegetables on top of grain base in organized sections.
06 - Sprinkle chosen toppings, seeds, nuts, and fresh herbs over assembled bowl.
07 - Drizzle preferred dressing just before serving. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal preparation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get to play chef and create something different every single time, which means you'll never get bored with it.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, so Monday dinner stress essentially vanishes when you open your fridge.
  • It works whether you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or just hungry—no substitutions needed, just skips.
02 -
  • Store components separately if you're meal prepping—grains, proteins, vegetables, toppings, and dressing in their own containers will stay fresh and exciting for three days, unlike a mixed bowl that turns into mush.
  • Ripe avocado is a moving target, so add it fresh right before you eat unless you want brown slices that look like they've given up on life.
03 -
  • Cook double the grain you think you need on cooking day and you've basically solved what to eat for two days without any real effort.
  • Taste-test your dressing before you dress the bowl—a little lemon juice or salt can make a mediocre dressing suddenly sing.
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