Mission Macro Bowl
Macro, rice or buddha bowls are quite popular as of late. I can see why, they are packed with tasty ingredients, catered to your preference. A perfect way to use up those leftover grains and roasted vegetables or a healthy lunch alternative made in no time. My mission macro bowl is easy to make and is rounded out by my zesty cilantro lime dressing.
Macro bowls are the “choose your own adventure” of healthy eating. Similar to a rice bowl, they’re comprised of a grain base, raw or cooked vegetables, a protein of your choice and a healthy fat like avocado, hummus and/or a tasty homemade dressing. Any of your favorite cuisines can be broken down into a macro bowl like Mexican, Italian, Japanese or Indian. I love them because I can use what I have as leftovers or meal prep on Sunday for a week of macro bowls for lunch. Good for my waistline and my wallet!
This is a super delicious bowl, it’s very healthy and satisfying. It’s a simple dish: quinoa, lettuce, pumpkin seeds, avocado, drizzled with a cilantro lime dressing. It really rocks my world.
Build a Macro Bowl
According to macrobiotic rules, a macro bowl (or meal) should consist of 50% grains, 35% vegetables and/or leafy greens, 10% legumes (beans of any sort will work but tofu and tempeh will also work because they are made from soy beans), fermented vegetables, sea vegetables of some sort, (optional) and a creamy nut or seed-based dressing.
Quinoa is a great grain to use, with so many health benefits and protein.
Mission Macro Bowl
A delicious mission macro bowl with a zesty cilantro lime dressing. Perfect bowl packed with tasty ingredients for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cilantro leaves (stems removed)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine cilantro, yogurt, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- With the motor running, slowly add olive oil through the feed-tube. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper). Chill at least 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Recipe Notes Be sure to mince the garlic before adding to the food processor. Otherwise, you may have large chunks of garlic in the salad dressing.
I admit I had never before heard of macro bowls, but it sounds like an awesome idea! I love eating out of a bowl lol 😀 This recipe sounds great, do you have any others on hand?
i do and will share soon!
This macro bowl looks super filling and delicious!
thanks bethany.
I didn’t know there was such a prescriptive formula for a neck bowl. Every part makes it delicious, though. I live the look of yours and it would be a welcome addition to my meals any week. 🙂
thanks janet
I’d never heard of a macro bowl before — I’m intrigued! And though your recipe looks particularly delicious, it’s nice to see that it’s easily customizable, too, based on what you’ve got on hand. Thanks for sharing this!
thanks alanna! enjoy making your own creation 🙂
This looks so good! Makes healthy eating look fantastic 🙂
I love how one can use pretty much anything left in the fridge or cupboard and make a gourmet-looking meal! Thanks for the post!
thanks dylan!
A bowl full of of flavorful heaven this, looks so delicious!! I love cilantro dressing and I am definitely pinning this to try at home soon.
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thanks kusum!
I love bowls like this. Simple, healthy, and most of all, delicious..doesn’t get much better than that. Love that cashew lime dressing…definitely trying that next week. Thanks for sharing!
thanks sam! that dressing is the bomb, it can go on anything really
Thanks for the post! I never knew what the actual macro percentages “should” be for one of these, will be trying to put something together this weekend.
perfect! enjoy!
The dressing sounds so good!
it’s zesty!
I am seriously all about bowls these days. Beautiful photos – I ALWAYS top my grain bowls with tons and tons of cilantro as well 😉
it’s soooo good! underrated herb!
This looks super tasty. I’d never heard of a Macro Bowl, but it seems super simple. A great fast, easy, healthy option for nights when no one wants to cook.
it is really easy to make. also a great pantry and fridge emptier for those days when you lack groceries 🙂
Ohhh this sure does look good. I am getting some new ideas to add to my dishes. I have never heard of a marco bowl recipe thoguh!!
Yum, this looks great! We have a nearby vegetarian restaurant that has a Tempeh Bowl that I love, and now I have confidence that I can make my own too!
you can! it’s just a matter of prepping
I love the phrase “Choose your own adventure” in regards to this. I love foods that are mixed with lots of different flavors it’s like a party in my mouth
the best party!
Looks beautiful! I struggle so much with healthy eating, honestly, but that looks great!
thanks grady!