grain bowl
noun
plural grain bowls
: a dish typically consisting of an individual portion of a cooked grain (such as rice, quinoa, or farro) served in a bowl with accompaniments such as vegetables, beans, meat or fish, and sauce
Like many cooks I know, I don't always follow recipes for grain bowls at home. Instead, I tend to use up what I have in the fridge and pantry, mixing and matching, figuring out how to make odds and ends delicious.—
Tejal Rao
Tejal RaoArrange, don't mix. Part of a grain bowl's appeal is the visual distinctiveness of its various parts—toss it all together, and it's no longer eye candy.—Carrie Dennett
Carrie DennettExamples of grain bowl in a Sentence
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Here are a few ways to enjoy radishes: Add radishes to sandwiches, grain bowls, tacos, or hot dishes like stir-fries and soups.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
For lunch, a towering turkey club sandwich, a veg-heavy grain bowl, or an iconic burger
Recent additions add welcome variety to the restaurant scene while fitting right into this unpretentious neck of the woods.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2024
The Mediterranean menu, which includes items like crispy falafel, hummus, Greek chicken, and grain bowls and pitas, is inspired by three of the cofounders, Ike Grigoropolous, Ted Xenohristos, and Chef Dimitri Moshovitis, all sons of Greek immigrants.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
Excellent Instant Side: Ben’s Original 10 Medley Kick-start your grain bowl with a creative blend of 10 grains, legumes, and vegetables.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
This grain bowl with tofu, finished in with a sweet chile sauce, is perfect for the vegetarian curious or anyone wanting lighter fare.
—David Tanis, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2024
Food Coffee, tea, wine, sake and mezcal: Our critic’s favorite spots to drink in L.A.
Dec. 5, 2023
Uh directed all his fine-dining training into intricate grain bowls and pastas that cost $9 to $15.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
Smoothies, a plethora of seasonal salads and vegan grain bowls are on the health-conscious menu.
—Kathy McDonald, Variety, 2 Jan. 2024
House specialties include turmeric lattes, blue corn Belgian waffles, grain bowls, wild salmon burgers and vegan and gluten-free pastries.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
For lunch, a towering turkey club sandwich, a veg-heavy grain bowl, or an iconic burger
Recent additions add welcome variety to the restaurant scene while fitting right into this unpretentious neck of the woods.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2024
The Mediterranean menu, which includes items like crispy falafel, hummus, Greek chicken, and grain bowls and pitas, is inspired by three of the cofounders, Ike Grigoropolous, Ted Xenohristos, and Chef Dimitri Moshovitis, all sons of Greek immigrants.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
Excellent Instant Side: Ben’s Original 10 Medley Kick-start your grain bowl with a creative blend of 10 grains, legumes, and vegetables.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
This grain bowl with tofu, finished in with a sweet chile sauce, is perfect for the vegetarian curious or anyone wanting lighter fare.
—David Tanis, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2024
Food Coffee, tea, wine, sake and mezcal: Our critic’s favorite spots to drink in L.A.
Dec. 5, 2023
Uh directed all his fine-dining training into intricate grain bowls and pastas that cost $9 to $15.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
Smoothies, a plethora of seasonal salads and vegan grain bowls are on the health-conscious menu.
—Kathy McDonald, Variety, 2 Jan. 2024
House specialties include turmeric lattes, blue corn Belgian waffles, grain bowls, wild salmon burgers and vegan and gluten-free pastries.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
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“Grain bowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grain%20bowl. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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