Category: Bowls

Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

This quick and easy high-protein Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is perfect for lunch or dinner for my gluten-free, dairy-free friends! Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl I whipped up this healthy Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl for dinner the other night, and my family lo…

This quick and easy high-protein Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is perfect for lunch or dinner for my gluten-free, dairy-free friends! Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl I whipped up this healthy Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl for dinner the other night, and my family loved them, so I had to share. They’re like coconut curry chicken but without […]

Tempeh Salad

This healthy tempeh salad recipe is made with crispy blackened tempeh, avocado, kale and creamy vegan cajun ranch dressing. Vegan.

This healthy vegan tempeh salad recipe is hearty enough for dinner and can be turned into a wrap. It's made with cajun blackened tempeh, kale, avocado, radishes, pickled onions, and a creamy vegan Cajun Ranch Dressing!
This healthy tempeh salad recipe is made with crispy blackened tempeh, avocado, kale and creamy vegan cajun ranch dressing. Vegan.

My Favorite Easy Grilled Chicken Caprese Lunch Bowl.

I adore having this grilled chicken caprese bowl for lunch. It’s so easy to throw together and simple enough to mix with grains and greens. Prepare it ahead of time for a satisfying, healthy warm-weather lunch!  Lunch time!! This chopped grilled chicken caprese bowl is filled with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, bright basil and a […]

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I adore having this grilled chicken caprese bowl for lunch. It’s so easy to throw together and simple enough to mix with grains and greens. Prepare it ahead of time for a satisfying, healthy warm-weather lunch! 

Lunch time!!

grilled chicken caprese lunch bowl

This chopped grilled chicken caprese bowl is filled with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, bright basil and a balsamic vinaigrette. It’s tangy, satisfying and great to enjoy any time of day. 

grilled chicken caprese lunch bowl

How on earth do I still struggle with lunch ideas? I love having a bunch in my arsenal, and I get bored easily. So I must always have something exciting to eat for lunch. 

My secret is to compile a big list in the notes app on my phone. I categorize it by season too. On the weekends, I can peek at this list and see what I should make for lunch that week if I don’t have leftovers. 

Occasionally things work best if they are prepped ahead of time. Others take just a few minutes to throw together right before eating. 

grilled chicken caprese lunch bowl

This is one of my favorite things to prep for lunch because it’s SO EASY.

And it’s super versatile too. 

grilled chicken caprese lunch bowl

Remember my grilled chicken caprese pasta salad? I love to serve it layered in a clear glass bowl? 

This is a scaled down version of that. It’s kind of like that, without the pasta. I’m putting it in a separate post for you in order to throw it under my lunch category. 

And selfishly, because I look at my lunch ideas all the time here on the website to decide what to eat during the week! 

I also can’t express how easy it is. 

grilled chicken caprese lunch bowl

Once I have the caprese salad and the grilled chicken done, the options are endless. I can eat it just like that – chicken and caprese salad.

Or, I can add in a grain. Farro, couscous, etc. Maybe add some leftover pasta or rice or quinoa, whatever I have on hand.

Sometimes I bulk it up with greens. My favorite is arugula. I love how peppery it is and it adds such great flavor to the chicken and tomatoes and mozzarella.

grilled chicken caprese lunch bowl

Other times, I will have it just like this with some toasted (or grilled!) sourdough. Hello, my name is Jessica and I could live on sourdough. 

And the really great part is that this can just be inspiration! If you have leftover grilled chicken, regardless of the marinade, it will work. Combine it with some tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil and you have a fresh, satisfying lunch in minutes. (more…)

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Spicy Mexican Shrimp

This Spicy Mexican Shrimp recipe is quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights. Create a bowl with rice and black beans, veggies, and our creamy avocado sauce.

Spicy Mexican Shrimp recipe over rice and beans with creamy avocado sauce.
This Spicy Mexican Shrimp recipe is quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights. Create a bowl with rice and black beans, veggies, and our creamy avocado sauce.

Crispy Potato Taco Bowls.

We love this crispy potato taco bowls for an easy dinner! Crunchy, roasted potatoes, ground turkey taco meat, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and all the toppings. Make it your own and it’s a weeknight dream! I will never pass up a taco bowl! These taco bowls are made with a base of crispy roasted potatoes, […]

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We love this crispy potato taco bowls for an easy dinner! Crunchy, roasted potatoes, ground turkey taco meat, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and all the toppings. Make it your own and it’s a weeknight dream!

I will never pass up a taco bowl!

crispy potato taco bowls

These taco bowls are made with a base of crispy roasted potatoes, topped with ground turkey taco meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions and tortilla chips.

They are super filling and super easy.

crispy potato taco bowls

I love a meal like this! It’s a perfect weeknight meal, especially when you’re super busy and not sure what to make. The bowls are customizable based on what you enjoy (or let’s be real – what your kids want to eat) and you can use whatever you have in the fridge.

I like to use a base of ground turkey taco meat, but beef works, as does chicken or even just beans. This can be meatless or meaty – your choice.

crispy potato taco bowls

These bowls are inspired by one of my favorite tacos that we get on vacation every summer. That taco itself is unique and has loads of flavor and texture, and I put my version of the recipe in my next book. (!!!!!)

But the potatoes stuck with me! Potatoes were my favorite food when I was a kid and most days I will choose them over rice. Especially this way. 

crispy potato taco bowls

I love using the crispy potatoes as a base for taco bowls. They work in addition to rice or in place of rice! And they add such a wonderful crisp bite. 

crispy potato taco bowls

Here’s how I make it happen!

I roast the potatoes first. This is simple! Olive oil, salt, pepper, maybe some garlic powder.

While the potatoes roast, I make the ground turkey taco meat. I use my own seasoning blend and have for years. But you can use your favorite spice pack too. 

Next, I chop everything I need! Tomatoes, lettuce, jalapenos, cilantro. Grate some fresh cheddar. Make some guac! 

crispy potato taco bowls

When the potatoes are crispy, I like to top them with a bit of cheese and stick them back in the oven until it melts. You can do this for the entire pan or even just one or two servings. 

Finally, time to make the bowl! I put the potatoes in the bowl first, then top with meat and cheese. Next, all the toppings I can grab.

Life is all about toppings! (more…)

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Cauliflower Shawarma

This versatile Cauliflower Shawarma recipe is easy to make and full of spicy flavor. Perfect for bowls or tucked into pita with zhoug and tahini sauce. Vegan & gluten-free.

This versatile Cauliflower Shawarma recipe is easy to make and full of spicy flavor. Perfect for bowls or tucked into pita with zhoug and tahini sauce. Vegan & gluten-free.
This versatile Cauliflower Shawarma recipe is easy to make and full of spicy flavor. Perfect for bowls or tucked into pita with zhoug and tahini sauce. Vegan & gluten-free.

Smoked Salmon Farro Bowls.

This smoked salmon farro salad is made with peppery arugula, refreshing cucumbers, pickled onions and crisp fresh radish slices. Drizzled in a red wine vinaigrette, it’s full of flavor and will leave you satisfied! I’ve got spring in a salad for you today. The colors! This smoked salmon salad is made with farro, arugula, cucumbers, […]

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This smoked salmon farro salad is made with peppery arugula, refreshing cucumbers, pickled onions and crisp fresh radish slices. Drizzled in a red wine vinaigrette, it’s full of flavor and will leave you satisfied!

I’ve got spring in a salad for you today.

smoked salmon farro salad

The colors! This smoked salmon salad is made with farro, arugula, cucumbers, pickled onions, feta cheese and thinly sliced radish. 

smoked salmon farro salad

It’s an excellent simple dinner or the perfect work lunch! And it is SO satisfying. Anytime I have a meal with smoked salmon for lunch, I’m thrilled. Because it fills me up in a great way that isn’t heavy and doesn’t leave me tired. 

smoked salmon farro salad

Is it a bowl or a salad? That is the question. 

I consider anything that has a base of a grain to be a BOWL. This is just how my brain works though. There aren’t any real hard and fast rules. It can be a salad or a bowl! Or a salad bowl.

Riddle me that. 

smoked salmon farro salad

There are so many ways that I love to enjoy smoked salmon. Of course, on bagels and toast. In things like frittatas and even on tarts or pizza. 

I also love to throw it in a salad.

The best part about the salmon is that it’s so incredibly easy to grab for a meal. It’s such a simple way to get a bunch of protein and fat into a meal in a delicious way. 

And that’s always a win!!

smoked salmon farro salad

Here’s the rundown for this beauty:

I love to use cooked farro here, and it’s even better if it’s leftover farro. Or farro that I prepared at the start of the week. This allows the meal to come together very quickly and easily.

Arugula is my favorite green to use, thanks to its peppery bite. It complements the salmon super well – in fact I will often grab a peppered smoked salmon at whole foods if I can find it. 

smoked salmon farro salad

A few crunchy, fresh ingredients that scream spring come next. I like to use cucumbers, pickled onions, radish and some fresh herbs.

First, I like to use these because they remind me of the delicious smoked salmon bagel combination! 

And second, the flavor pairs great with the salmon and allows for there to be some refreshing, crisp texture in the bowl. 

Some crumbled feta goes a long way. The creamy texture is ideal and lends itself to a huge flavor boost. The tang can’t be beat.  (more…)

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Vegan Sushi Bowls with Mango & Quick-Pickled Carrots and Cucumbers

Making sushi rolls is a difficult skill to master, but putting all the components of sushi in a bowl? So much easier.
This article was written and published by Oh My Veggies. It may not be reproduce or republished without permission of the author. The …

Making sushi rolls is a difficult skill to master, but putting all the components of sushi in a bowl? So much easier.

This article was written and published by Oh My Veggies. It may not be reproduce or republished without permission of the author. The original article can be found here: Vegan Sushi Bowls with Mango & Quick-Pickled Carrots and Cucumbers.

Acai Bowl

Here is a probiotic-rich Acai Bowl recipe that is quick to whip up, customizable, full of healing polyphenols, and ready in 5 minutes! Vegan and gluten-free.

Here is a probiotic-rich Acai Bowl recipe that is quick to whip up, customizable, full of healing polyphenols, and ready in 5 minutes! Vegan and gluten-free.

Miso Salmon Bowls

This Salmon Bowl is brimming with healthy protein, healthy veggies, and savory Asian flavors. Salmon bites are paired with roasted shiitake mushrooms, edamame, avocado, and red cabbage drizzled with a delicious miso dressing.

This Salmon Bowl is brimming with healthy protein, healthy veggies, and savory Asian flavors. Salmon bites are paired with roasted shiitake mushrooms, edamame, avocado, and red cabbage drizzled with a delicious miso dressing.