Build-Your-Own Grain Bowl

This build-your-own grain bowl is all about mixing and matching what you have on hand. With wholesome grains, colorful veggies, and your choice of protein and toppings, it’s an easy way to create a fresh, nourishing meal any day of the week

Grain bowls are a simple, flexible way to turn fresh ingredients into a balanced, satisfying meal. Start with hearty grains, add crisp vegetables and greens, choose your favorite protein, and finish with a flavorful sauce for a bowl that’s completely your own.
Grain bowls are a simple, flexible way to turn fresh ingredients into a balanced, satisfying meal. Start with hearty grains, add crisp vegetables and greens, choose your favorite protein, and finish with a flavorful sauce for a bowl that’s completely your own.
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Grain bowls are a simple, flexible way to turn fresh ingredients into a balanced, satisfying meal. Start with hearty grains, add crisp vegetables and greens, choose your favorite protein, and finish with a flavorful sauce for a bowl that’s completely your own.
Grain bowls are a simple, flexible way to turn fresh ingredients into a balanced, satisfying meal. Start with hearty grains, add crisp vegetables and greens, choose your favorite protein, and finish with a flavorful sauce for a bowl that’s completely your own.
Build-Your-Own Grain Bowl
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Build-Your-Own Grain Bowl

Steps:

  1. Wash all fresh produce under running water.
  2. Chop all produce to bite sized pieces.
  3. Cook the grains according to package instructions and set aside (quinoa, rice, teff, amaranth, etc.).
  4. Wash greens thoroughly and set aside.
  5. Cook proteins of choice if needed (poultry, red meat, eggs, tofu, etc.). Let cool and set aside before slicing.
  6. For each serving:
    • Choose 1/2-1 cup of grains.
    • Choose 1/2-1 cup greens.
    • Choose 1-2 different vegetables.
    • Choose 1-2 sauces.
    • Choose 1 protein.
    • Add toppings of choice.

      Enjoy!

    Construir Tu Propio Tazon de Granos

    1. Lave todos los productos frescos con agua corriente.
    2. Picar todos los productos en trozos del tamaño de un bocado.
    3. Cuece los granos según las instrucciones del paquete y reserva (quinua, arroz, teff, amaranto, etc.).
    4. Lavar bien las verduras y reservar.
    5. Cocine las proteínas de su elección si es necesario (aves, carnes rojas, huevos, tofu, etc.). Dejar enfriar y reservar antes de rebanar.
    6. Para cada porción:
      • Elija 1/2-1 taza de granos.
      • Elija 1/2-1 taza de verduras.
      • Elija 1-2 vegetales diferentes.
      • Elija 1-2 salsas.
      • Elige 1 proteína.
      • Agregue los ingredientes de su elección.

        ¡Disfrutar!

        Learn More

        About the Healthy Habits program:

        The Rhode Island Community Food Bank’s community nutrition team develops and shares nutritious, budget-friendly recipes that allow pantry guests at our member agencies to explore new ways to enjoy accessible foods, including seasonal, fresh, canned, and frozen produce.

        Through our Healthy Habits program, our team of culinary and nutrition professionals work directly with the Food Bank’s network of partner agencies and their guests to provide relevant, practical, and science-based nutrition information to our communities.

        For more information: https://rifoodbank.org/community-nutrition/

        About the Food Bank:

        Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Providence, RI, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank (“the Food Bank” or “RI Food Bank”) serves as the central hub for food distribution across its state-wide network of 147 member agencies/food pantries, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. Through donations, federal programs, and community partnerships, the Food Bank works to improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to the problem of hunger.

        The RI Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

        Rhode Island Community Food Bank │ 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence RI 02907 │ (401) 942-6325 (main) │ rifoodbank.org

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