Build your own nourishing bowl with wholesome grains, protein, and vibrant toppings for a satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup uncooked brown rice or 1 cup uncooked quinoa or 1 cup uncooked farro
→ Proteins
02 - 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 2 cups grilled chicken breast, diced
04 - 2 cups firm tofu, cubed and pan-seared
05 - 2 cups cooked shrimp
→ Toppings
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
08 - 1 cup shredded carrots
09 - 1 avocado, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
12 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or basil
→ Dressing
14 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1 clove garlic, minced
19 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook your selected grain according to package directions. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly before assembling.
02 - Prepare your chosen protein by grilling chicken breast, pan-searing tofu cubes, or using pre-cooked chickpeas or shrimp as preferred.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Distribute cooked grain into individual bowls. Layer with selected protein, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, avocado, red onion, feta cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs.
05 - Drizzle prepared dressing over assembled bowls immediately before serving.
