Customize a wholesome grain bowl with grains, protein, fresh veggies, and a tangy dressing for quick meals.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup uncooked brown rice
02 - or 1 cup uncooked quinoa
03 - or 1 cup uncooked farro
→ Proteins
04 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
05 - or 2 cups grilled chicken breast, diced
06 - or 2 cups firm tofu, cubed and pan-seared
07 - or 2 cups cooked shrimp
→ Toppings
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - 1 cup shredded carrots
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
14 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or basil)
→ Dressing
16 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
17 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
18 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
19 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
20 - 1 clove garlic, minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Cook your chosen grain according to package instructions until tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
02 - Prepare your selected protein: grill chicken breast until cooked through, pan-sear tofu until golden, or use pre-cooked chickpeas and shrimp.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Divide cooked grain among four bowls. Top each bowl with your choice of protein, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, avocado, red onion, feta cheese if using, pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs.
05 - Drizzle dressing over bowls immediately before serving to maintain texture and freshness.
