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14 Protein-Packed Grain Bowl Recipes

Updated January 16, 2021
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Grain bowl recipes

The recent meal-in-a-bowl foodie trend is here to stay. If you love the ease of assembling salads but are craving something a little heartier, grain bowls are for you. By combining a grain, protein, fresh produce, and nuts or seeds for crunch, these recipes are packed with nutritious ingredients that will keep you feeling full for hours. The best part? They're super-easy to prep ahead of time: You can get a head start on dinner by cooking the grains (quinoa, rice, bulgur wheat, and more) up to three days in advance. Let cool, then place in a container, cover, and refrigerate.

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Double Chocolate Coconut Bowl

Try this recipe: Double Chocolate Coconut Bowl

Oatmeal already provides a heart-healthy start to the day, but with the addition of coconut, this dish also offers up a hearty serving of good fats as well.

Ingredients: Coconut milk, raw cacao powder, maple syrup, salt, old-fashioned oats, unsweetened coconut flakes, sliced almonds, cacao nibs

Calories: 349

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Quinoa Rancheros Bowl

Try this recipe: Quinoa Rancheros Bowl

Quinoa is more than just a healthy source of protein, it's also full of fiber and iron. Mix it with eggs, salsa and avocado for a super-flavorful breakfast you'll want to eat all year round.

Ingredients: quinoa, avocado oil, salt, black pepper, eggs, salsa, radish, avocado, sliced, cheddar

Calories: 395

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8-Grain Cereal With Spiced Fruit

Try this recipe: 8-Grain Cereal With Spiced Fruit

With a jolt of flavor from orange zest and spices like ginger and cinnamon, this isn't the usual boring hot cereal.

Ingredients: 8-grain hot cereal, unsweetened almond milk, salt, unsalted butter, pear, dried cranberries, raw honey, orange zest, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, pecans

Calories: 420

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Crispy Farro and Shrimp Stir-Fry

Try this recipe: Crispy Farro and Shrimp Stir-Fry

Farro is an ancient form of wheat that fed Roman soldiers. It's packed with fiber, protein, and iron.

Ingredients: Farro, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, unseasoned rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, grapeseed oil, broccoli florets, orange bell pepper, red onion, shrimp, scallions

Calories: 399

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Warm Quinoa With Wilted Kale and Avocado

Credit: Jennifer Causey, Food Styling: Chelesa Zimmer, Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Try this recipe: Warm Quinoa With Wilted Kale and Avocado

Fuel up! Quinoa—technically a seed, not a grain—is one of very few plants that are complete proteins.

Ingredients: Balsamic vinegar, low-sodium vegetable broth, kosher salt, black pepper, quinoa, grapeseed oil, cherry tomatoes, lacinto kale, almonds, goat cheese, avocado

Calories: 414

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Wild and Brown Rice With Pork and Apple

Credit: Jennifer Causey, Food Styling: Chelesa Zimmer, Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Try this recipe: Wild and Brown Rice With Pork and Apple

It's time to rethink rice. Wild rice, a semi-aquatic grass, is rich in antioxidants and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.

Ingredients: Whole-grain brown and wild rice mix, kosher salt, black pepper, pork tenderloin, grapeseed oil, cremini mushrooms, green apple, fresh sage, baby spinach, walnuts, cider vinegar

Calories: 236

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Lemony Tabbouleh With Rotisserie Chicken

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Try this recipe: Lemony Tabbouleh With Rotisserie Chicken

Feel free to swap in smoked wild salmon or trout for the chicken if you prefer.

Ingredients: Bulgur wheat, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, kosher salt, tomato, English cucumber, fresh flat-leaf parsley, scallions, fresh mint, chicken breasts, pine nuts

Calories: 329

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Creamy Polenta with Ratatouille

Try this recipe: Creamy Polenta with Ratatouille

Nutrition-rich polenta is a dish made from coarsely ground cornmeal, aka grits.

Ingredients: Whole milk, low-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt, black pepper, stone-ground grits, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, shallots, zucchini, eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes

Calories: 373

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Tropical Breakfast Bowl

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Grain bowls don't have to be savory! This version, made with millet, gets its sweetness from coconut milk, maple syrup, and fresh fruits like banana and mango.

Ingredients: Water, kosher salt, black pepper, ground ginger, uncooked millet, coconut milk, banana, mango, maple syrup, unsweetened coconut flakes, pistachios

Calories: 485

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Salmon Grain Bowl

Try this recipe: Salmon Grain Bowl

Don’t get us wrong, we love a simple PB&J, but sometimes you need to step up your desk lunch. Case in point: This salmon and veggie grain bowl that’s loaded with omega-3s, manganese, and fiber. A grain bowl that’s brimming with superfoods for under 400 calories? Sold.

Ingredients: Brown rice, flaked canned wild salmon, kosher salt, asparagus, oyster mushrooms, garlic, ginger, grapeseed oil, sesame oil, shredded carrot, unseasoned rice vinegar, honey, cucumbers, avocado oil, seaweed sheet

Calories: 444

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Steak and Toasted Farro Bowl

Try this recipe: Steak and Toasted Farro Bowl

This veggie grain bowl includes a smart 3-ounce portion of lean flank steak for a protein-packed meal that will leave you feeling just the right amount of full. Digestion-friendly farro and veggies like lettuce, zucchini, and roasted peppers ensure you get your greens (and reds!) in too.

Ingredients: Romaine, toasted farro, grilled flank steak, grilled zucchini, jarred roasted red bell peppers, grilled onion, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette (red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper)

Calories: 457

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Forbidden Rice Bowl

Healthy grain bowls are all the rage right now, and for good reason. They’re packed with good-for-you ingredients and are perfectly plated for a beautiful Instagram pic. But aesthetics aside, these bowls are actually great options for nutritious, balanced meals.

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Superfood Grain Bowl

Try this recipe: Superfood Grain Bowl

This grain bowl is proof that a vegetarian meal can keep you full for hours. The quinoa base and hard boiled egg provide a healthy dose of protein, while a creamy buttermilk herb dressing proves the perfect drizzle for vitamin-rich produce like tomatoes, corn, green beans, and avocado.

Ingredients: Quinoa, green beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, egg, salt, pepper, buttermilk, olive oil mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, parsley, honey

Calories: 359

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Tuscan Barley Salad

Try this recipe: Tuscan Barley Salad

Swap white rice for this flavorful grain salad made with fiber-rich barley and bright fruits and veggies. Refreshing citrus packs a vitamin C punch, while crunchy fennel and savory sun-dried tomatoes complete the gut-friendly side dish.

Ingredients: Walnuts, fennel, orange, olive oil, salt, barley, sun-dried tomatoes

Calories: 380

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1 of 15 Grain bowl recipes
2 of 15 Double Chocolate Coconut Bowl
3 of 15 Quinoa Rancheros Bowl
4 of 15 8-Grain Cereal With Spiced Fruit
5 of 15 Crispy Farro and Shrimp Stir-Fry
6 of 15 Warm Quinoa With Wilted Kale and Avocado
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8 of 15 Lemony Tabbouleh With Rotisserie Chicken
9 of 15 Creamy Polenta with Ratatouille
10 of 15 Tropical Breakfast Bowl
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13 of 15 Forbidden Rice Bowl
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