One-Bowl Meals That Make Eating Well Easier Than Ever (Seriously)

by Blair Mlotek October 4, 2016

Toss a bunch of stuff in a bowl and you have a healthy meal in minutes. Sounds too easy, right? Food bloggers like Cookie + Kate make it look that way. Instagrammers, like @blendersandbowls, are in on it, too, making healthy eating interesting again, with the one-bowl meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And yes, they really are easy.

The Sprouted Kitchen‘s second book, Bowl + Spoon, shows readers how to prepare “bowl food” by combining grains, protein and vegetables. The book claims that “the bowl is a perfect vessel in which to create simple, delicious, and healthy meals.” You can eat your meal with a spoon, while sitting on the couch (watching True Detective, of course).

Finding the most nutritious combos can be confusing, so here’s a breakdown of how you can create your ideal bowl.

First, choose your base (something like rice or pasta—see, carbs aren’t always the enemy), add in a protein and then a few toppings of your choice. Try prepping these things in your fridge over the weekend so you won’t be opting for fries at lunch (we make the worst decisions when we’re hangry).

Browse the gallery below for 10 one-bowl meals you’ll love.

Adapted from Half Baked Harvest

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1/10

California Chicken, Veggie, Avocado and Rice Bowls

Base: Long-grain brown rice

Protein: Grilled chicken (try barbequing on skewers)

Extras: Sliced, grilled zucchini, peppers and guacamole

2/10

Garlic Ginger Kale Bowls

Base: Cauliflower (chopped up in a food processor until it resembles rice)

Protein: Ground meat of your choice cooked with garlic and ginger

Extras: Sautéed kale, soy sauce and sriracha

3/10

Rainbow Peanut Noodles

Base: Whole-wheat linguine

Protein: Peanut butter sauce (peanut butter, soy sauce, water, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a clove of garlic)

Extras: Thinly sliced sautéed bell peppers, carrots, edamame, green onion, cabbage with sesame seeds and crushed peanuts sprinkled on top

4/10

Toasted Oatmeal with Strawberry Chia Jam and Coconut Whipped Cream

Base: Oatmeal

Protein: Coconut whipped cream (open can of coconut milk from bottom with can opener, drain liquid and whip cream with a mixer)

Extras: Strawberry chia jam (bag of frozen strawberries and a bit of honey mashed in a saucepan with a spoon of chia seeds)

5/10

Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

Base: Quinoa

Protein: Soft-boiled egg

Extras: Tofu puffs, avocado, green onion, seaweed squares

6/10

Berry Beet Açaí Breakfast Bowl

Base and Protein: Smoothie (coconut milk, chia seeds, grated beet, frozen berries, açai packet)

Extras: Coconut flakes, hemp seeds, sliced fresh fruit

7/10

Butter Toasted Oats Breakfast Bowls

Base: Toasted oats (sauté with butter until toasted)

Protein: Coconut milk (heat this in a saucepan and then add the oats, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed)

Extras: Orange slices, red currants, hemp seeds, pistachios and yogurt

8/10

Spicy Sweet Potato and Green Rice Burrito Bowls

Base: Long grain brown rice

Protein: Black beans and baked sweet potato cut into chunks

Extras: Sliced avocado and feta

9/10

5-Minute Oatmeal Power Bowl

Base: Oatmeal

Protein: Mashed banana mixed with chia, cinnamon, milk and water

Extras: Almonds, hemp hearts, toasted coconut, nut butter

10/10

Spicy Salmon Sushi Bowl

Base: Long-grain brown Rice

Protein: Sashimi salmon, cut into pieces

Extras: Avocado with a mix of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil

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