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26 Grain Bowl Recipes from Dietitians


Grain bowl
Grain Bowls are healthful, flavorful easy weeknight dinners.

This round-up of Grain Bowls, also known as Buddha Bowls, Earth Bowls, Veggie Bowls, and Rice Bowls, introduces ways of incorporating vegetables, grains, and dressings into a single dish that will increase fiber, vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant intake. All of these recipes were created by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs).


The bowls below are categorized by whether they include meat, are vegetarian, or are vegan. However, the beauty of bowls is that they are easily customizable. If a bowl below looks appetizing except for one or two ingredients, rest assured that the bowl will be just as delicious by eliminating or substituting the ingredients.


In fact, bowls are so easy to make, no recipe is needed. These RDN grain bowls serve as inspiration for first-time bowl makers as well as for those who are familiar with making bowls, but want to try something new.


Each of the bowls offer provide a balanced meal of protein, carbs, and healthy fats. Let us know which ones you try in the comments below. Enjoy!


To learn more about grain bowls, their benefits, and steps on making your own, check out the Grain Bowl guide here.


BOWLS WITH MEAT

Quinoa Bowl with Grilled Chicken, Veggies, and Goat Cheese
Quinoa Bowl with Grilled Chicken, Veggies, and Goat Cheese

by Jill Merkel, MS, RD, CSSD

By Moushumi Mukherjee MS, RDN


By Melissa Schlotter Macher, RDN, LD




By Melissa Schlotter Macher, RDN, LD


By Marie Dittmer, RDN


By Summer Yule, MS, RDN


By Sarah Pflugradt, MS, RDN, CSCS


By Nicole Addison, RD, MHSc



VEGAN BOWLS

Vegan Lentil Quinoa Bowl with Peanut Sauce
Vegan Lentil Quinoa Bowl with Peanut Sauce

By Chrissy Carroll, MPH, RD


By Veronica Rouse, MAN, RD, CDE


By Brynn McDowell, RD


By Danielle Omar, MS, RDN


By Danielle Omar, MS, RDN


By Danielle Omar, MS, RDN


By Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN


By Sarah Schlichter, MS, RDN


By Colleen Wysocki-Woods, MS, RDN, CLC


By Jessie Carpenter, MA, MS, RD, LD


By Jessie Carpenter, MA, MS, RD, LD


VEGETARIAN BOWLS

Healthy Grain Bowls, Mediterranean Style, with Avocado Tzatziki
Healthy Grain Bowls, Mediterranean Style, with Avocado Tzatziki

By EA Stewart, MBA, RD


By Judy Barbe, RDN


By Judy Barbe, RDN


By Rebecca Clyde, MS, RDN, CD


By Lexi Cole, RD, CCMS


By Marie Murphy, MS, RDN, CLT


By Jessie Carpenter, MA, MS, RD, LD



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