Salad 10/03/2025 07:01

6 Healthy & Delicious Protein Bowls for a Balanced Diet

1. Chicken & Pineapple Bowl πŸ”πŸπŸ…πŸ₯¬

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Prepare the vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes. Steam the greens for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted but still vibrant.
  4. 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 πŸ€πŸŽƒπŸ…πŸ₯¬

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Steam the pumpkin: Peel and slice the pumpkin into thin pieces. Steam for 10-12 minutes until soft but not mushy.
  3. Steam the bok choy: Place bok choy in the steamer and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still bright green.
  4. 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 πŸ₯©πŸŒ½πŸ«πŸ…

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Steam the corn: Boil or steam the corn for 5-7 minutes until tender. Slice it into rounds.
  3. Prepare the vegetables and fruit: Rinse the mixed greens, blueberries, and cherry tomatoes. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
  4. 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 πŸŸπŸŒˆπŸ…πŸ₯¦

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Cook the asparagus: In the same pan, sauté the asparagus for 3 minutes until tender but crisp.
  3. Sauté the bell peppers and tomatoes: Add sliced bell peppers and cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Prepare the grains: Cook your choice of grains or rice according to package instructions.
  5. 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 🐟πŸ₯’πŸ…πŸ₯¬

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare the quinoa: Cook quinoa or grains according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork.
  3. 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.
  4. Assemble the bowl: Add quinoa to the bowl, followed by salmon, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Serve warm!

6. Sweet Potato & Fish Bowl πŸ πŸŸπŸ…πŸ₯¬

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel and slice the sweet potatoes. Steam for 10-12 minutes until soft.
  3. Cook the greens: Steam or lightly sauté the greens for 2-3 minutes until just wilted.
  4. 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? πŸ˜‹πŸ₯—πŸ”₯

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