20 Grain Bowl Recipes for Easy Meal Prep

These grain bowl recipes are as delicious as they are nutritious.

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Need a tasty and nourishing meal quickly? We've got you covered. These grain bowl recipes are chock-full of nutrient-rich ingredients — and they're full of irresistible flavor. Read on for the weeknight dinner inspiration.

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Pad Thai Quinoa Bowl

Pad Thai Quinoa Bowl

"Made this as per the recipe and it turned out great! My whole family loved it including my picky seven-year-old. The crunchy peanuts on top made it even better." —Marilyn Moorman Murray

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Vegan Mexican Quinoa Bowl with Green Chile Cilantro Sauce

Vegan Mexican Quinoa Bowl with Green Chile Cilantro Sauce

"This recipe was so yummy! This is the first time I've used quinoa in a recipe and now I am hooked! The flavors were well balanced and the avocado was the perfect final touch. I will definitely be making this again!" —Nicole B.

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Copycat First Watch Quinoa Power Bowl

close up view of a Quinoa Power Bowl with tomatoes, garnished with a slice of lemon in a white bowl
Lisa Buckholts

"With power bowls on so many menus now, I wanted to try making this at home. Loved the lemon dressing. Will make again for sure. Would be good with salmon or shrimp, too." —Jen

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Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl

"I made this exactly as written. It was absolutely delicious and filling. What’s really nice about this recipe is that substitutions can easily be made for items you have on hand. It’s a keeper." —kimz11

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Brown Rice Buddha Bowl

Brown Rice Buddha Bowl

"A great lunch to take to work. Not a big fan of tofu so I subbed sautéed tempeh. What a fun way to 'eat the rainbow.'" —dorie

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Sorghum, Quail Egg, Avocado, Kumato®, and Buffalo Mozzarella Bowl

Sorghum, Quail Egg, Avocado, Kumato, and Buffalo Mozzarella Bowl

"Sorghum grains are tossed with sriracha salt, vinegar, avocado oil, and cumin, then get topped with avocado, quail eggs, Kumato, and buffalo mozzarella cheese for a one-bowl lunch or dinner." —Buckwheat Queen

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Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl

"Good, delicious, fresh. I emulsified the dressing with my hand blender." —Mary Zink

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Vegetarian Banh Mi Bowls

Vegetarian Banh Mi Bowls

"I really liked this. The only thing I did differently was to add some chile garlic sauce to my mayo instead of sriracha. Will definitely make again!" —Kim

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Southwest Quinoa Power Bowl with Honey-Lime Dressing

Southwest Quinoa Power Bowl with Honey-Lime Dressing

"I love quinoa bowls! Especially with my three favs: avocado, sweet potato, and black beans. I loved it and my kids did, too." —Danielle Fulk

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Mojo-Style Black Bean and Rice Bowl

Mojo-Style Black Bean and Rice Bowl
Soup Loving Nicole

"This was excellent! I served it in homemade tortilla bowls and it was a big hit." —Soup Loving Nicole

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Salmon Quinoa Bowl

Salmon Quinoa Bowl

"My husband and I are not big on quinoa or chickpeas, but this looked like a good healthy dinner, so we gave it a try. We both loved it! The dressing is delicious and makes this dish." —Auntie Betsy

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Instant Pot Vegan Tex-Mex Bowls

Instant Pot® Vegan Tex-Mex Bowls

"My family loved this and it was super easy to make. I made it exactly as written and the flavors were great." —annfire

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Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl

Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl

"Delicious dish. I used buckwheat instead of bulgur and tofu instead of tempeh since I had that on hand. The key to roasting vegetables is to spread them out rather than piling them up, which will steam instead of roast." —Christy Anderson

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Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl

Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl

"Turned out amazing. It’s like a chicken gyro in a bowl!" —Michele Lynn

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Shrimp Grain Bowl

Shrimp Grain Bowl

"It's hard to find a meal which myself, my husband, and my two toddlers will enjoy but I hit the jackpot with this one! To my surprise, everyone loved it and asked for seconds — it was all gone in a flash. Surprisingly satisfying and delicious, definitely a go-to dish." —Jennifer P

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Rice and Bean Bowl Dinner

close up view of Rice and Bean Bowls garnished with avocado and tomatoes in white bowls next to lime wedges and forks
Uncle Ben's

"Loved it! I used cauliflower rice as a substitute for the regular brown rice, and a whole avocado instead of just the half." —MayaB

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Sorghum Buddha Bowl

Sorghum Buddha Bowl

"Pretty good! I roasted the sprouts and squash longer than directed. I also added veggie sausage." —BRG

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Turkey and Spinach Rice Bowl

Turkey and Spinach Rice Bowl

"Perfect for my leftover rice and turkey. I even mixed in some leftover barley. A little hot sauce jazzed it up." —jsvalen

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Avocado Breakfast Bowl

close up view of Avocado Breakfast Bowls with grains, fried eggs, tomatoes and fresh herbs
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

"A fresh, healthy, vegetarian brekky. Highly recommended way to get your protein in. If you make the quinoa ahead of time, it's super easy to assemble in a flash in the morning." —megfranc

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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

A bowl of seasoned ground beef on brown rice garnished with green onion
bd.weld

"This is such a good and easy recipe! I loved everything about it — I didn't change a thing. I served it alongside some kimchi and it was to die for! This is definitely entering my weekly rotation!" —Kim

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