Hi Reader!

I love a meal where I can just pile everything into a bowl and call it dinner (or lunch)! Power bowls are easy to prep, easy to customize and such a good way to use up whatever veggies, grains or protein I already have in the fridge.

My trick for having bowls all week is to prep a few basics ahead of time, then mix and match depending on what I’m in the mood for.

Start with a base

Cook a grain like rice, quinoa or farro, or use greens or roasted sweet potatoes if you want something lighter. I usually make enough for a few meals so this part is already done.

Add a protein

​Chicken, salmon, ground beef, chickpeas, lentils or even hard-boiled eggs all work. Leftover protein from dinner is especially good here.

Prep a few veggies

Chop a few raw veggies, roast a sheet pan of whatever you have, or use a mix of both. This is also where I clean out the produce drawer before anything goes bad!

Pick a sauce, dip, or dressing

This is what makes the bowl feel like an actual meal instead of a bunch of ingredients in a bowl. Guacamole, hummus, tahini or yogurt sauce, or a simple dressing can completely change it.

Once you have those pieces ready, it's really just about assembly. Here are four power bowls to get you started:

Easy Power Bowls Ideas