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How to Build Your Own Grain Bowl

Use this template to create your own grain bowl with your favorite ingredients. Amounts listed will yield one large or two small servings.

By Maddie Augustin | Experience LifeMay 1, 2023

a quick guide to build your own grain bowl

Basic Grain Bowl Template

Base: ⅓ to ½ cup cooked grains

Suggested sources: Brown rice, quinoa, barley, farro, Kamut, rice noodles, wild rice

Healthy fat: 1 to 3 tablespoons

Suggested sources: Olive, avocado, coconut, or sesame oil; nuts and seeds; cheese; avocado

Vegetables: ¾ to 1 cup

Suggested sources: Mixed greens, broccoli, carrots, beets, peppers, cauliflower, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, Brussels sprouts, or anything else that’s in season

Add-ins: To taste

Suggested sources: Sauces like pesto, curry, salsa, or vinaigrette; fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, parsley, or chives; dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, or sage; spices like cumin, red-pepper flakes, paprika, or black pepper; fermented foods like kimchi or sauerkraut

Protein: 4 to 6 ounces, or ½ to ¾ cup

Suggested sources: Organic chicken, grassfed beef, wild-caught salmon or tuna, shrimp, eggs, beans or pulses, tofu, or edamame

By Maddie Augustin

Maddie Augustin is a recipe developer who is passionate about creating recipes worth repeating. With degrees in food engineering and nutrition, she blends science with creativity to make dishes that are nourishing, approachable, and delicious — celebrating seasonal ingredients and the joy that comes from sharing good, healthy food. Find more of Maddie’s recipes at maddieaugustin.com.