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The Easiest Grain Bowls
These grain bowls are a great way to use leftover grains, meats, and vegetables. Have some fun with this one!
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
Budget-Friendly, Quick and Easy
Servings:
1
person
Calories:
552
kcal
Author:
Chef Lindsay
Ingredients
1/2
cup
cooked grains
like brown rice, quinoa, barley, or couscous
1/2
cup
cooked protein
like shrimp, chicken breast, eggs, tofu, edamame, or beans
1
cup
vegetables
a mixture of cooked and raw veggies works here
3
tablespoons
flavorful sauce
like salsa, spiced Greek yogurt, guacamole, or hummus
2
tablespoons
garnish toppings
like chopped cilantro, green onions, avocado, sesame seeds, olives, cheese, or pickles
Instructions
Layer the grain bowls, starting with the grains at the bottom and adding the protein and vegetables on top.
Drizzle the sauce over top of the grain bowl and finish with any garnish toppings.
These grain bowls can be made in advance and stored in air-tight containers in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition facts were calculated using brown rice, shrimp, sweet potato, cucumber, and Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
bowl
|
Calories:
552
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
101
g
|
Protein:
27
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
164
mg
|
Sodium:
591
mg
|
Potassium:
858
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
18869
IU
|
Vitamin C:
7
mg
|
Calcium:
214
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg
|
|