34 grain bowl recipes

Mahogany chicken wings lacquered with hoisin, plum sauce, and soy until glossy dark brown, paired with bright Thai-style green papaya salad. Bold sweet-salty-tangy contrast for a party platter.

A hearty Greek brown rice salad tossing nutty whole-grain rice with tomato, cucumber, feta, kalamata olives, and creamy avocado in a lemony, minty dressing. A fresh Mediterranean grain bowl.

Properly seasoned sushi rice with a sweet vinegar mixture, soaked and steamed for sticky, glossy grains. Includes stovetop and rice cooker methods. The foundation for homemade sushi rolls, nigiri, and poke bowls.

Kale and buckwheat with Brussels sprouts and mushrooms blends nutty whole grain with roasted sprouts, sauteed shiitakes, blanched parsnips, and onions. A hearty plant-based grain bowl packed with fiber.

Vegetarian fava bean burgers with oats, wheat germ, shredded carrots, and Italian herbs. Pan-fried and oven-finished for a crispy outside and firm, set center.

Peach and mint chutney simmers ripe peaches with ginger, chili, cider vinegar, and fresh mint into a bright, sweet-hot condiment. The summer relish that makes [curries](/recipes/curry) and grain bowls sing.

Bulgur wheat pilaf with chickpeas, cumin, sauteed onions, green pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. A hearty, vegan grain bowl ready in 30 minutes.

Brown rice breakfast bowl with chopped figs and nutmeg, served warm with milk or yogurt. A simple, diabetic-friendly whole grain breakfast for one with natural sweetness.

Creamy tahini sauce blended with mashed tofu, yogurt, and ginger. A high-protein, no-cook dipping sauce for tofu, vegetables, or grain bowls.

Polygrain pilaf with brown rice, kasha, millet, and arame seaweed baked in vegetable stock. Topped with steamed carrots, peas, and daikon for a hearty vegan grain bowl.

Toasted quinoa salad with seared scallops and snow peas tosses dry-toasted quinoa with soy-ginger-sesame dressing, crisp snow peas, red pepper, and golden pan-seared scallops. A protein-rich Asian-inspired grain bowl.

Learn how to cook fluffy quinoa or nutty teff on the stovetop with just water and salt. A simple base recipe for grain bowls, soups, and side dishes.

Chili cilantro dressing with green chilies, fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and honey. A bright, spicy blender dressing ready in 10 minutes for salads, tacos, or grain bowls.

Caramelized shallots cook low in butter and sugar until deeply golden and almost candy-sweet. A four-ingredient French side that elevates roast meats, pasta, pizza, and grain bowls.

Creamy ginger-tofu dressing blended in 5 minutes with sesame oil and rice vinegar. Vegan, dairy-free, and packed with bright, zingy flavor for salads, grain bowls, and more.

Toasted cashew sauce blended with garlic, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of cayenne. A creamy dairy-free, vegan sauce for grain bowls, steamed vegetables, and roasted mains.