In This ArticleView AllIn This Article1. Select and Cook Your Grains2. Prep Your Veggies3. Prep Your Protein4. Dress Your Bowl5. Bedazzle Your Bowl
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Select and Cook Your Grains
Prep Your Veggies
Prep Your Protein
Dress Your Bowl
Bedazzle Your Bowl
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Pictured recipe:Green Goddess Grain Bowl
Grain bowls are popular meals—and for good reason! They’re healthy, affordable and easy to make. But what exactly is a grain bowl anyway? In general, they’re made up of five key components:
Loaded with veggies, grains and lean proteins, grain bowls are highly versatile and easy to tailor to all tastes and dietary restrictions. They also can be made ahead and are easily packable—the perfect candidate for meal prep and work lunches.
A well-balanced grain bowl comes together in five easy steps. Use this guide to build the perfect healthy bowl every time.
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Seek out whole grains, such as brown rice, farro, buckwheat, millet, rye berries, black rice, wheat berries or quinoa. Cooking times vary greatly—farro can take upward of an hour to get tender, for example, but quick-cooking rice or quinoa will only take 15 minutes. So, if you’re cooking on a busy weeknight, pick a quick-cooking grain and start it simmering on the stove first. Another easy approach is to pick one grain for the week and make a big batch on Sunday. Cooked grains last five to six days in the fridge.
Roast veggies, such as cauliflower, mushrooms, bell pepper, beets, carrots, zucchini, peppers and/or onions, in a 425°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Chop, dice, shred or grate any raw veggies you like. Try grated carrots, diced cucumbers, shredded jicama, grated beets, shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes or sliced radishes for added texture and crunch.
Pictured recipe:Tofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin Seeds
Here’s where the delicious flavors come in. You can dress your grain bowl with store-bought dressings if you’re short on time or make your own creations at home. Thinktahini sauce,creamy avocado dressing,sesame vinaigrette—the possibilities are endless. You can even dress your bowl with a simple drizzle of olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice) and salt and pepper.
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This is where it gets fun. Sprinkle your beautiful bowls with toasted seeds or nuts, such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, toasted slivered almonds, pecans, walnuts and/or pine nuts. Scatter fresh herbs on top, such as basil ribbons, mint, dill, cilantro or tarragon. Top with fresh sprouts, such as sunflower sprouts, radish sprouts or even pea shoots.
Voilà! It’s a healthy, delicious meal that is versatile and fast! Perfect for lunches to go or quick weeknight dinners.
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