Last updated on February 8, 2019
The newest healthy eating trend cannot have escaped you! The great news is that making a grain bowl is easy. You can combine whatever strikes your fancy: leftovers will do just fine, you can even pick up take-out rice in a pinch. Once you get your favorite combo down pat you can stick with it, or shake it up when you get bored. Here’s a pictorial to get you started. But, really, it’s all about creativity. Welcome to the new healthy!
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CHOOSE YOUR WHOLE GRAIN: brown rice, quinoa, wheat berries, couscous, barley, freekah or farro (Get exotic!) |
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ADD YOUR VEGGIES: |
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PICK A PROTEIN: tofu or tempe, beans and legumes, soft-boiled or fried egg, cheese, sliced chicken fish or meat (Spice it up!) |
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SPRINKLE ON TOPPINGS: avocado chunks, chopped nuts or seeds, dried or fresh fruit, sliced scallions and ginger (What tempts you?) |
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DRIZZLE YOUR DRESSING: a combo of spicy, sour, sweet and salty. (Get creative and whisk it up!) |
Asian Dressing: tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic and ginger, sliced scallions, salt and pepper |
Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette: wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, crushed garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, fresh lemon juice |
Creamy Yogurt Dressing: yogurt, sweetener (agave or honey), vinegar, lemon, minced garlic, dill, salt and pepper |
Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette: Maple- Champagne mustard, orange juice, olive oil, tarragon, salt and pepper |
Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard (optional)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together. Season to taste.
Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together. Season to taste. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in fridge.
Asian Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced scallions
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together. Season to taste.
