Explore 47 recipes from the grain bowl collection.
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◷ 115 minmedium
A comforting slow-braised chicken dish inspired by traditional Peruvian Aji de Gallina, featuring tender shredded poultry in a mild, creamy chili sauce, served over a nutrient-dense quinoa grain bowl with seasonal vegetables.
Jan 5
◷ 200 minmedium
A comforting grain bowl featuring slow-braised Indonesian-spiced beef with aromatic coconut milk, served over a bed of fragrant jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. This dish highlights traditional Indonesian flavors through slow braising, balancing tender protein with vibrant, wholesome produce.
Jan 4
◷ 70 minmedium
A vibrant grain bowl featuring crispy lentil sambusas—Ethiopian savory dumplings—served atop fragrant teff and quinoa blend, complemented with fresh tomato salad and a zesty berbere yogurt drizzle for a wholesome, plant-based weeknight meal.
Dec 31
◷ 45 mineasy
A nourishing grain bowl featuring steamed seasonal vegetables and protein-rich lentils, seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices for a weeknight-friendly, wholesome meal.
Dec 28
◷ 40 minmedium
A vibrant and wholesome grain bowl featuring gently poached white fish, seasoned with Caribbean spices, served over a bed of quinoa and black beans, topped with a fresh mango salsa highlighting seasonal produce. This dish showcases classic Caribbean flavors using the delicate poaching technique for a light, flavorful weeknight meal.
Dec 27
◷ 60 minmedium
A vibrant Indonesian-inspired grain bowl featuring tender poached chicken infused with traditional spices, served atop fragrant turmeric coconut rice and topped with fresh vegetables and sambal for a balanced weeknight meal.
Dec 27
◷ 50 minmedium
A vibrant, protein-rich grain bowl featuring pressure-cooked chickpeas seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices, served over a mix of teff and quinoa with sautéed greens and fresh vegetables. This dish offers a nutritious, plant-based meal that highlights authentic flavors through approachable pressure cooking techniques.
Dec 27
◷ 95 minmedium
A wholesome Filipino-inspired grain bowl featuring gently steamed chicken paired with seasonal vegetables over a bed of warm rice. This dish highlights traditional flavors using a slow braising technique for the chicken marinade, offering comforting and balanced weeknight fare.
Dec 24
◷ 45 mineasy
A quick and flavorful Filipino-inspired chicken adobo stir-fry served over fragrant jasmine rice. This weeknight-friendly dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in traditional adobo seasoning, stir-fried with garlic, onions, and bell peppers for a vibrant and savory meal.
Dec 22
◷ 55 minmedium
A wholesome grain bowl featuring nutty barley, fresh Lebanese herbs, and seasonal vegetables, topped with tender lemon-poached chicken. This dish highlights traditional Lebanese flavors and uses poaching to create a light, flavorful protein complement—perfect for a healthy weeknight supper.
Dec 21
◷ 60 minmedium
A nourishing grain bowl featuring pressure-cooked beef seasoned with traditional Ethiopian berbere spice blend, paired with fluffy teff grains and a medley of seasonal roasted vegetables for a hearty weeknight meal.
Dec 17
◷ 205 minmedium
A comforting Lebanese-inspired dish featuring tender slow-braised lamb served atop a nutty freekeh grain bowl with seasonal roasted vegetables and a drizzle of tangy yogurt sauce. This recipe embraces slow braising, highlighting traditional flavors and textures using fresh, seasonal produce for a hearty and wholesome weeknight dinner.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 115 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, onion, garlic, aji amarillo chili paste, walnuts. Equipment: large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with lid, blender or food processor, medium saucepan, strainer, mixing bowls, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken thighs with firm tofu and vegetable stock, and increase the quantity of walnuts for richness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 200 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, coconut milk, jasmine rice, beef broth, vegetable oil. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, medium saucepan, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, rice cooker or pot with lid for rice.
Kitchen tip: Patting the beef dry before searing ensures a better browning and richer flavor.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, water for cooking lentils, vegetable oil for cooking filling, onion, garlic. Equipment: medium saucepan, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowls, baking tray or air fryer, knife, cutting board, spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure lentils are well drained before adding to filling to avoid soggy sambusas.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained, water or low-sodium vegetable broth for cooking lentils, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower. Equipment: large saucepan with lid, steamer basket or insert, large mixing bowl, wooden spoon, small bowl.
Kitchen tip: Do not overcook lentils or vegetables to maintain texture and avoid mushiness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: white fish fillets, ground allspice, smoked paprika, dried thyme, cayenne pepper. Equipment: medium saucepan, small bowl, deep skillet or wide pan, colander, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: Be careful not to let the poaching liquid boil vigorously; maintain a gentle simmer to keep fish tender.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, water (for poaching), fresh ginger, sliced, lemongrass, bruised, kaffir lime leaves. Equipment: medium pot, large saucepan with lid, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, serving bowls.
Kitchen tip: Poach chicken gently without boiling to keep it tender and juicy.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained, water for pressure cooking chickpeas, vegetable oil, onion, garlic. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, medium saucepan, large skillet, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Soaking dried chickpeas overnight reduces cooking time and improves texture.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 75 minutes. Allow 95 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic, minced, bay leaves. Equipment: large deep skillet or pot with lid, steaming basket or steamer, medium pot for cooking rice, mixing bowl.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken longer if time allows to deepen the flavor.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed, soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic, minced, whole black peppercorns. Equipment: large bowl, medium pot with lid, large non-stick skillet or wok, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to develop adobo flavor; longer marinating (up to 2 hours) will yield even more tender meat.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pearled barley, rinsed, liquid for cooking barley, chicken breasts, fresh lemon, onion for poaching liquid. Equipment: medium saucepan, large shallow skillet or deep frying pan with lid, mixing bowl, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, fine grater or zester, slotted spoon.
Kitchen tip: Maintain a gentle simmer when poaching chicken to keep it tender and juicy; boiling will make it tough.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 2 cm cubes, berbere spice blend, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, medium pot with lid, baking sheet, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: If you do not have a pressure cooker, brown the beef in a heavy pot and braise covered at low heat for about 2 hours until tender.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 205 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, cut into large chunks, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, baking tray, medium saucepan, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, knife and chopping board.
Kitchen tip: Browning the lamb before slow cooking is key to developing deep, rich flavors.