How to Build a Bowl at Home

Build A Better Bowl Build A Better Bowl Take the meal-of-the-moment — the bowl — from Instagram to your kitchen with how-tos and help. Grains Build your bowl by layering a serving size (typically about one-half cup) of grains in the bottom. Image of grain examples — farro, barley, brown rice and black rice Proteins About 3 ounces (typically a palm-size amount) equals a serving of your chosen protein. Layer it to the side on top of your grain. Image of protein examples — lentils, hardboiled eggs, beans, tofu, edamame, chicken and thinly sliced steaks Veggies Add at least three different types and colors for variety, flavor, and texture; aim for about 1 cup total. Image of veggie examples — spiralized carrots, sliced radishes and bell peppers Flavor Pack this separately if you're taking your bowl to work; plan for several tablespoons per bowl. Image of flavoring examples — sauces such as pesto, Sriracha or lemon-olive oil vinaigrette Garnish Finish the bowl with a tablespoon or two of garnishes. Image of garnish examples — small sprinkling of chopped nuts, fresh herbs or a little cheese GE Appliances Logo
Build a Better Bowl Take the meal-of-the-moment — the bowl — from Instagram to your kitchen with how-tos and help. Grains — farro, barley, brown rice and black rice Build your bowl by layering a serving size (typically about one-half cup) of grains in the bottom. Proteins — lentils, hardboiled eggs, beans, tofu, edamame, chicken and thinly sliced steaks About 3 ounces (typically a palm-size amount) equals a serving of your chosen protein. Layer it to the side on top of your grain. Veggies — spiralized carrots, sliced radishes and bell peppers Add at least three different types and colors for variety, flavor, and texture; aim for about 1 cup total. Flavor — sauces such as pesto, Sriracha or lemon-olive oil vinaigrette Pack this separately if you're taking your bowl to work; plan for several tablespoons per bowl. Garnish — small sprinkling of chopped nuts, fresh herbs or a little cheese Finish the bowl with a tablespoon or two of garnishes. GE Appliances Logo

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