# Ingredient list:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup cooked brown rice
02 - 1 cup cooked quinoa
03 - 1 cup cooked farro
04 - 1 cup cooked couscous, gluten-free if needed
→ Proteins
05 - 1 cup cooked and cubed chicken breast
06 - 1 cup baked tofu, cubed
07 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 cup cooked shrimp
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
11 - 1 cup roasted sweet potato, cubed
12 - 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Toppings and Extras
15 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
16 - 1/4 cup toasted seeds or nuts such as pumpkin seeds or almonds
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
→ Dressings
19 - 1/4 cup lemon-tahini dressing
20 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
21 - 1/4 cup soy-ginger dressing
22 - 1/4 cup green goddess dressing
# Cooking steps:
01 - Prepare grains according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly before assembly.
02 - Cook, bake, or prepare your selected protein. Use freshly prepared ingredients or refrigerated leftovers as desired.
03 - Wash and chop all vegetables. Roast or steam vegetables as preferred for texture and flavor development.
04 - Arrange a foundation layer of grains in each serving bowl. Distribute evenly across the bottom.
05 - Top grain base with selected proteins and prepared vegetables. Arrange in sections for visual appeal and ease of consumption.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled cheese, toasted seeds, nuts, fresh herbs, and sesame seeds over the composed bowl.
07 - Drizzle selected dressing over the bowl immediately before serving to maintain ingredient texture and integrity.
08 - Serve immediately while components maintain optimal temperature and texture. Alternatively, store components separately in sealed containers for meal preparation purposes.
