Build-Your-Own Energy Bowl
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Category
Mains
Servings
1 (or more)
Prep Time
5 minutes
The anti-diet recipe that adapts to what you actually have in your fridge and what your body wants today.
The Formula
This isn't about perfect measurements or specific ingredients. It's about creating a satisfying meal that keeps your energy steady using whatever you have on hand.
Ingredients
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1 cup cooked grains
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Protein of choice (palm sized)
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Handful vegetables
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¼ cup Fat
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Seasoning
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Splash dressing
Directions
Start with base in your bowl
Add protein
Pile on vegetables
Top with fat
Season and dress
Toss and enjoy
Recipe Note
Choose Your Base
Cooked Grains
Leftover rice (any kind) Quinoa Farro or barley Couscous or pasta
Quick Options:
Bread or toast (torn into pieces), leftover roasted potatoes work
Add Your Protein
From the Fridge:
Hard-boiled eggs, Leftover chicken, beef, or fish, Greek yogurt, Cheese (any kind)
From the Pantry:
Canned beans or lentils, Nuts or seeds, Canned tuna or salmon, Tofu or tempeh
Include Your Vegetables
Fresh Options:
Spinach, arugula, or lettuce, Cherry tomatoes, Cucumber, Shredded carrots
Cooked Options:
Leftover roasted vegetables, Frozen peas or corn (thawed). Sautéed onions or peppers, Steamed broccoli
Add Healthy Fats
½ avocado, Olive oil drizzle, Nuts or seeds, Tahini or nut butter, Olives
Flavor It Up
Simple Seasonings:
Salt and pepper, Lemon or lime juice, Fresh or dried herbs, Everything bagel seasoning
Easy Dressings:
Olive oil + lemon + salt, Balsamic vinegar, Hot sauce, Whatever dressing you have
