Food That's Just Better in a Bowl

- Peden & Munk1/16
Lentils with Cucumbers, Chard, and Poached Egg
Ditch the rich meats and the dense stacks of pancakes—this may be the one brunch that doesn't make you feel sluggish afterwards.
- Jason Lowe2/16
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Make the classic Middle Eastern salad a meal by adding quinoa. The protein boost from the grain makes this a killer weekday lunch.
- Photo by Christopher Testani3/16
Farmers Market Quinoa Salad
Don't overthink the grain bowl. It's just a salad, so add a little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Any nut will do for adding crunch. Top it off with herbs and a tangy sauce, and then you're really talking.
- Lara Ferroni4/16
Quinoa and Asparagus Salad with Mimosa Vinaigrette
Fun fact: quinoa originates from Peru. Even more fun fact: it's delightful with a vinaigrette. The grain practically serves as a sponge for lemony vinaigrettes like this one here. Top it off with asparagus and shaved scallion to seal the deal.
- Christina Holmes5/16
Chickpea, Barley, and Feta Salad
Feta is the little cheese that could here. Its creaminess and tang pull the entire salad together and has you coming back for spoonful after spoonful.
- Evi Abeler6/16
Superfood Coconut Curry Salmon Salad
Yes, this is a plate. But this coconut salmon superfood dish would be awesome served in a bowl for desktop lunch.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Anna Stockwell7/16
Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and Ginger
Pro smoothie tip number one: eat it with a spoon, not a straw. Adding chia seeds and oatmeal to the smoothie to give it some density and fiber to keep you full all morning.
- Photo by Claire Barboza8/16
California Barley Bowl with Lemony Yogurt Sauce
This breakfast bowl draws on good-for-you staples, like sprouts and grains. Top it off with sliced avocado, Cotija cheese, and toasty almonds to bring it all together.
- Peden & Munk9/16
5-Grain Porridge with Bee Pollen, Apples, and Coconut
Catch the big buzz about bee pollen. It adds a sweet and floral topping to his porridge bowl and is available at health stores.
- Photo by Chris Morocco10/16
Warm Cauliflower and Herbed Barley Salad
We like big beans and we cannot lie. They add a meatiness to this barley and cauliflower bowl.
- Ditte Isager11/16
Black and Wild Rice Salad with Roasted Squash
Brighten up this black rice salad with some zesty tangerines. And if you're lacking microgreens, you can always use cilantro or parsley.
- Rinne Allen12/16
Popped Amaranth and Toasted Wheat Berry Fool
Take your grain bowl to dessert (or a really, really special breakfast). Tiny puffs of amaranth and toasted wheat berries are suspended in lightly sweetened, tangy whipped cream and yogurt.
- Photo by Christopher Testani13/16
Herby Barley Salad With Butter-Basted Mushrooms
Even though they're often featuring summery avocados and bright flavors, grain bowls can be perfect for the colder weather months. Use wheat berries, farro, or even brown rice in this rich and hearty mushroom bowl.
- Jason Lowe14/16
Black Barley, Fennel, and Radish Salad
A great grain bowl is almost as much about the visuals as it is about the textures. Use bright radishes and dill to liven up the flavors and the look.
- Christopher Testani15/16
Barley, Fennel, and Beet Salad
Salads don't have to be boring. This farro and beets bowl is like stepping into technicolor. Your office mates are about to get very jealous.
- Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott16/16
Sorrel Rice Bowls with Poached Eggs
Sorrel is bursting with lemon flavor, which makes any grain bowl shine, as far as we're concerned. Top it with an egg because, you know, everybody's doing it.