Protein Bowl Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
398 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Protein Bowl Recipe
Description
The Protein Bowl Recipe layers baby arugula at the base and adds measured portions of cooked protein such as chicken, shrimp, pork, or beef, along with cooked black beans, canned and drained artichoke hearts, sweet cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and halved olives. The fresh vegetables bring brightness and varied texture, while the protein and beans provide substance.
The suggestion to top with a creamy sauce or dressing adds richness and moisture to unify the flavors. Preparation focuses on assembling ingredients in bowls just before serving to keep them fresh and prevent sogginess, with a note to keep dressing separate until ready to eat.
This bowl is suitable for meal prep as well, with instructions for layering ingredients in a jar and adding dressing last to maintain crispness. Protein and bean substitutions allow customization according to dietary needs or ingredient availability.
The recipe offers practical tips such as separating components during storage to avoid wilting, and arranging layers thoughtfully to preserve textures, making it convenient for portable lunches or quick dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken shredded or chopped (or shrimp, pork or beef, cooked
- 2 cups black beans drained and rinsed, cooked
- 4 cups arugula baby
- 14 ounce artichoke hearts drained and separated, canned
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved (or grape tomatoes
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ cup olive halved, pitted
- Optional Garnish: Your choice of creamy sauce or dressing
Instructions
- Set out four large salad or cereal bowls. Place one large handful of arugula leaves at the bottom of each bowl.
- Top with ½ cup cooked shredded chicken, ½ cup cooked black beans, artichoke hearts, sliced tomatoes, pitted olives, and sliced avocado.
- Top each bowl with your favorite homemade sauce and serve!
- For meal prep, reserve your sauce or dressing in a small container to add just before serving.
Notes
- Substitute the cooked chicken with shrimp, pork, or beef to change the protein according to preference.
- You may swap black beans for kidney beans, butter beans, or chickpeas, or omit legumes for a lower-carb option.
- Keep lettuce, dressing, and other moist ingredients separate until just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- For meal prep, layer ingredients in a jar starting with dressing and protein at the bottom, then beans, artichokes, olives, tomatoes, avocado, and greens on top for freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 673mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1832IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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