A hearty grain bowl is a simple, delicious way to pack a variety of nutrients into one satisfying meal. These popular recipes are quick to prepare, and they’re full of tasty veggies, protein and of course, grains. Whether you make options like our Chickpea & Sweet Potato Grain Bowls or Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls, you’re sure to enjoy a nourishing and flavorful meal.
Vegan Superfood Grain Bowls
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This nutrient-packed grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like prewashed baby kale, microwavable quinoa and precooked beets.
Chickpea & Sweet Potato Grain Bowls
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This nutrient-dense bowl is packed with fiber rich chickpeas and sweet potatoes. A base of sorghum, a gluten-free ancient grain, adds heartiness and a tangy yogurt-based drizzle offers a probiotic boost.
Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls
Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty bowl. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying meal.
Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Taco Bowls
Ali Redmond
A bold, smoky marinade elevates roasted cauliflower in this meal-prep version of our popular Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Tacos. Precut cauliflower and microwavable quinoa can help cut down on prep time.
Kale & Chickpea Grain Bowls
This veggie-heavy bowl is loaded with crunch and color, thanks to crispy carrots and chickpeas, fresh kale and a vibrant avocado dressing. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain that works well here.
Lemon-Tahini Couscous with Chicken & Vegetables
When you want pasta in no time, couscous is your best friend! Tossed with sautéed vegetables plus leftover chicken, it’s a fast and tasty meal in a bowl that’s perfect as an easy dinner recipe.
Grilled Vegetable & Black Bean Farro Bowls
These bowls are filled with all the hearty goodness of a black bean and veggie burrito, minus the tortilla. Nutty, chewy farro takes the place of rice, and the veggies are grilled with a zesty lime vinaigrette.
Green Goddess Grain Bowl
This healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch ready in just 15 minutes.
Copycat Sweetgreen Chicken Pesto Parm Bowl
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
Re-create a popular Sweetgreen menu item at home with this copycat grain bowl recipe. Quinoa and chicken add protein and fiber to keep you satisfied and nourished. Tossing the broccoli in hot sauce and crushed red pepper lends a spicy note to this flavorful bowl.
Grain Bowl with Chickpeas & Cauliflower
This beautiful grain bowl is packed with healthy ingredients like quinoa, chickpeas, kale and cauliflower–all drizzled with a lemony tahini sauce.
Charred Shrimp, Pesto & Quinoa Bowls
Topped with shrimp, pesto and veggies, these quinoa bowls are delicious, healthy, pretty and take less than 30 minutes to prep. In other words, they’re basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner.
Vegan Grain Bowl
This easy grain bowl has so much to love–sweet potatoes, protein-packed chickpeas, creamy avocado and homemade tahini dressing.
Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl
Ali Redmond
Crunch cucumber and creamy avocado add texture to this rice bowl. Tender pieces of salmon get a sweet and crispy coating thanks to sweet and savory teriyaki glaze.
Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce
This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.
Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls
Brimming with colorful roasted vegetables, these plant-based meal-prep lunch bowls are high in fiber to keep you full through the afternoon.
Quinoa, Avocado & Chickpea Salad over Mixed Greens
Protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas add staying power to this zesty and healthy salad recipe.
Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Quinoa and chickpeas pack this vegetarian grain bowl with plenty of plant-based protein.Whip up a batch and store them in lidded containers to stash in the fridge for easy, healthy grab-and-go lunches all week long.
Chopped Veggie Grain Bowls with Turmeric Dressing
These crunchy chopped salad bowls are high in fiber and easy to prepare, thanks to prechopped fresh veggie mix and frozen quinoa. A vibrant turmeric dressing ties everything together.
Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl
Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
This hearty grain bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the fried bowl. We’ve loaded it up with black beans, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado plus an easy hummus dressing to drizzle on top.
3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken
To make this hearty grain bowl, grab a salad kit from the grocery store. Then, top the kit with farro and chicken for a high-protein lunch or dinner that’s ready in minutes.
