What’s not to like about a complete meal that’s easy to throw together, satisfying, robustly healthy and delicious? A popular trend in plant-based eating is “The Bowl.” It’s one of the most versatile meals, requiring no recipe. It’s simply the bounty from the farmers markets mixed in with leftovers from last night, dressed up with greens, and tossed with a little flavor.
Below are a bunch of ideas on the types of nourishing foods that work well as elements in your favorite bowl. Mix it up! Try new things! The beauty of the bowl is that it’s a low-fuss meal because it’s all about what you have on hand.
Photo from The Vintage Mixer
Grains
Wheat berries
Quinoa
Brown / Black or Wild Rice
Whole Wheat Pasta
Lentils
Legumes
Cannellini beans
Black beans
Chick Peas / regular or roasted
Edamame
Fruit and Vegetables / raw, steamed, roasted
Cucumbers
Snap Peas
Brussel Sprouts
Carrots
Red Pepper/ raw or roasted
Beets
Sweet Potatoes
Zucchini
Butternut Squash
Tomatoes
Jicama
photo from The Tolerant Vegan
Greens
Micro greens
Baby Arugula
Baby Kale
Romaine Lettuce
Spinach
Nuts
Pumpkin Seeds
Walnuts
Pecans
Sesame Seeds
Cashews
Pistachio
Dressings
Tamari
Dash of hot sauce
Vinaigrette
Hummus
Here are a few links to some of my favorite cooking blogs that have inspired my love of Big Bowls!
Oh She Glows!
– and check out this post for the fantastic Lightened Up Tahini-Lemon Dressing
Sprouted Kitchen
The Tolerant Vegan
The Vintage Mixer
Elemental Wellness 