
1. Chicken & Pineapple Bowl πππ
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Ingredients:
- Grilled chicken – 150g
- Pineapple – ½ cup, cut into chunks
- Cherry tomatoes – 5-6, halved
- Steamed greens (spinach, bok choy, or kale) – 1 handful
- Olive oil – 1 teaspoon
- Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder
Instructions:
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat. Brush the chicken with a little olive oil and grill for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juicy. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Grill the pineapple: While the chicken is cooking, place the pineapple chunks on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side, until they have a slight char. This enhances their sweetness.
- Prepare the vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes. Steam the greens for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted but still vibrant.
- Assemble the bowl: Arrange the sliced grilled chicken, grilled pineapple, cherry tomatoes, and steamed greens in a bowl. Serve warm and enjoy!
2. Shrimp & Pumpkin Bowl π€ππ
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Ingredients:
- Shrimp – 150g, peeled and deveined
- Pumpkin – ½ cup, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes – 5-6, halved
- Bok choy – 1 small bunch
- Olive oil – 1 teaspoon
- Seasoning: Salt, pepper, paprika
Instructions:
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a pan over medium heat and add a teaspoon of olive oil. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Steam the pumpkin: Peel and slice the pumpkin into thin pieces. Steam for 10-12 minutes until soft but not mushy.
- Steam the bok choy: Place bok choy in the steamer and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still bright green.
- Assemble the bowl: Arrange the cooked shrimp, steamed pumpkin, bok choy, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Serve warm and enjoy!
3. Beef & Corn Bowl π₯©π½π«π
Ingredients:
- Grilled beef steak – 150g
- Corn on the cob – ½ cob, cut into rounds
- Mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, or arugula) – 1 handful
- Blueberries – ¼ cup
- Cherry tomatoes – 5-6, halved
- Olive oil – 1 teaspoon
- Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder
Instructions:
- Grill the steak: Season the steak with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on doneness preference). Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Steam the corn: Boil or steam the corn for 5-7 minutes until tender. Slice it into rounds.
- Prepare the vegetables and fruit: Rinse the mixed greens, blueberries, and cherry tomatoes. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Assemble the bowl: Arrange the sliced steak, corn rounds, mixed greens, blueberries, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and enjoy!
4. Mackerel & Asparagus Bowl πππ
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Ingredients:
- Mackerel fillet – 150g
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, or green) – ½ cup, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes – 5-6, halved
- Asparagus – 5-6 spears
- Grains or rice – ½ cup (quinoa, brown rice, or white rice)
- Olive oil – 1 teaspoon
- Seasoning: Salt, pepper, lemon juice
Instructions:
- Pan-sear the mackerel: Heat a pan with olive oil over medium heat. Season the mackerel with salt and pepper, then cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cook the asparagus: In the same pan, sauté the asparagus for 3 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Sauté the bell peppers and tomatoes: Add sliced bell peppers and cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Prepare the grains: Cook your choice of grains or rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble the bowl: Place the grains at the bottom, then add the mackerel, asparagus, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes on top. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve warm!
5. Salmon & Quinoa Bowl ππ₯π
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Ingredients:
- Salmon fillet – 150g
- Quinoa or grains – ½ cup
- Cucumber slices – ½ cup
- Cherry tomatoes – 5-6, halved
- Spinach – 1 handful
- Olive oil – 1 teaspoon
- Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder
Instructions:
- Grill the salmon: Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
- Prepare the quinoa: Cook quinoa or grains according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork.
- Lightly cook the spinach: In a pan, add a teaspoon of olive oil and lightly sauté the spinach for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
- Assemble the bowl: Add quinoa to the bowl, followed by salmon, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Serve warm!
6. Sweet Potato & Fish Bowl π ππ
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Ingredients:
- White fish (cod, tilapia, or bass) – 150g
- Sweet potatoes – 1 small, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes – 5-6, halved
- Greens (spinach, kale, or bok choy) – 1 handful
- Olive oil – 1 teaspoon
- Seasoning: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice
Instructions:
- Cook the fish: Season the fish with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat a pan with olive oil and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and flaky.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel and slice the sweet potatoes. Steam for 10-12 minutes until soft.
- Cook the greens: Steam or lightly sauté the greens for 2-3 minutes until just wilted.
- Assemble the bowl: Arrange the fish, steamed sweet potatoes, greens, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and enjoy!
These nutrient-packed bowls are easy to make, balanced, and full of flavor! Which one will you try first? ππ₯π₯