If you’re wanting to have more control over what you eat at lunch but feel cooking ahead each day can seem daunting, this formula is for you! It’s a fool proof template for nutrition-dense, easy to prep, easy to carry along meals.
The Basics Bowl requires….
1/2 cup whole grain
+
1/2 cup protein
+
1 cup cooked (or raw) veggies
+
2 tablespoons wet stuff
+
1-2 tablespoons texture & spice
What this looks like…
Breakfast:
Jasmine rice
Scrambled eggs
Chopped sweet peppers, red onion (sautéed or raw)
Salsa
Avocado + chile-limon seasoning
Lunch:
Farro
Chickpeas
Chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices
Greek yogurt + a drizzle of olive oil
Kalamata olives, crumbled feta + sea salt
Dinner:
Brown rice
Sliced tempeh, tofu or chicken
Steamed broccoli, carrots, snap peas or red cabbage
Satay sauce
Crushed peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro + squeeze of lime
If prepping ahead a time is new for you, make three lunch boxes at once, leaving the sauce and spices to add in the morning. Once you get the hang of the basics—grain, protein, veg, sauce, toppings—you’ll be amazed by the deliciousness you can create!
