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Grain Bowls

Writer's picture: Adrienne Beaupré, Holistic Nutrition Consultant Adrienne Beaupré, Holistic Nutrition Consultant
grain bowl

Grain bowls are a delicious concept. Perfect for making something great in just a few minutes by using left over or prepared grains, legumes and proteins combined with homemade or store bought dressings or sauce, topped with fresh veggies and herbs.


Building Considerations:

  • Start with flavor combinations that are comfortable and familiar, then explore changing it up.

  • Consider using salad greens instead of a grain base for several of your bowls per week if  aiming for lower carb or calorie reduction.

  • Visual Measurement - ¼ bowl protein, ¼ bowl grain, ½ bowl veggies, top with more veggies and herbs. 

  • Many of these combinations are compatible with being a quick soup by simmering in stock or broth or a sauté when the weather is cool. 

  • On a busy week, your prepped protein may be a purchased rotisserie chicken, and veggies could be from the freezer, lightly steamed, or a pre-cut slaw bag or soup starter.  Left-overs are also a good option to throw together to make a bowl!

  • Cruciferous, root veg and squash might be roasted or steamed.

  • Add unrefined salt and ground pepper to taste.

  • Add 1-2 TBS fermented veggies (sauerkraut, ginger carrots, kimchi) to any of these.

  • Add chives, green onion, garlic or fresh herb to any of these.


Here's a PDF guide with a blueprint to build your bowl and some example combinations to get your started!



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