Nourishing Grain Bowl
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Nourishing Grain Bowl is a vibrant, balanced meal built with hearty whole grains, fresh vegetables, protein, and a bright homemade dressing. Colorful, customizable, and satisfying, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook chosen grain according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
Prepare protein: season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika and bake or grill until cooked through; or roast chickpeas; or pan-sear tofu until golden.
Chop and prepare all vegetables.
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Divide grains evenly among four bowls.
Arrange protein and vegetables over grains in sections.
Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 bowl
- Calories
- 520 calories
- Sugar Content
- 6g
- Sodium Content
- 480mg
- Fat Content
- 26g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 6g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 18g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 55g
- Fiber Content
- 9g
- Protein Content
- 18g
- Cholesterol Content
- 15mg
