20+ High-Fiber Grain Bowl Recipes for Summer

Making sure your diet has an adequate amount of fiber can do wonders for your overall health. The nutrient can help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, support your immune system, improve digestive health and so much more. These grain bowls have at least 6 grams of fiber per serving, thanks to whole grains like bulgur, quinoa, and farro. With tasty options like Grilled Vegetable & Black Bean Farro Bowls and Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Taco Bowls, these bowls are a delicious way to help you meet the recommended fiber intake.

Grilled Vegetable & Black Bean Farro Bowls

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These bowls are filled with all the hearty goodness of a black bean and veggie burrito, minus the tortilla. Nutty, chewy farro takes the place of rice, and the veggies are grilled with a zesty lime vinaigrette.

Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls

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Wheat berries, a nutty-tasting whole grain with a pleasantly chewy texture, are the base of this hearty breakfast bowl. The fiber-rich grain freezes very well, so cook up a batch to stash away for salads, bowls and more. Topped with spinach, peanuts and an egg, these bowls make for a satisfying meal.

Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Taco Bowls

A bold, smoky marinade elevates roasted cauliflower in this meal-prep version of our popular Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Tacos.

Slow-Cooker Black Bean & Quinoa Bowls

This taco-bowl-style recipe is full of tasty veggies and topped with cubes of creamy avocado. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges and additional cheese, if desired.

Green Goddess Grain Bowl

This grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch.

Salmon Rice Bowl

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This salmon rice bowl makes for a tasty lunch or dinner. With healthy ingredients like instant brown rice, salmon and veggies, you’ll have a flavorful meal in just 25 minutes.

Lemon-Roasted Vegetable Hummus Bowls

Brimming with colorful roasted vegetables, these plant-based meal-prep lunch bowls are high in fiber to keep you full through the afternoon.

Basmati Rice & Curry Casserole

Biryanis are rice-based casseroles that combine a saucy meat, vegetable or legume curry with basmati rice, whole spices, nuts and raisins. This particular dish is a nutritional powerhouse, thanks to the mustard greens and chickpeas.

Lemony Chicken & Kale Brown Rice Bowl

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Bowl meals build texture and flavor with layers of nutritious ingredients. Since there’s no center stage in a bowl, a small portion of meat travels far, putting more emphasis on the vegetables and whole grains.

Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowls

With a handful of shortcut ingredients from your grocery store, including precooked rice packets and seasoned baked tofu, you can prepare several high-fiber, high-protein meals in about 15 minutes.

Lemon-Tahini Couscous with Chicken & Vegetables

Tossed with sautéed vegetables plus leftover chicken, this lemony couscous bowl is a fast and tasty lunch packed with flavor.

Rainbow Grain Bowl with Cashew Sauce

This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.

Farro & Vegetable Bowls with Lemon-Shallot Herb Sauce

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These hearty grain bowls make the perfect lunch or dinner. You can use any assortment of roasted vegetables you like. The herb sauce adds brightness, while chopped pistachios provide crunch.

Meal-Prep Falafel Bowls with Tahini Sauce

These quick couscous bowls come together in 20 minutes thanks to healthy convenience items like frozen falafel and steam-in-bag fresh green beans. Whisk together the simple tahini sauce while the other ingredients cook.

Fresh Herb & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

This pilaf, made with nutty bulgur, gets plenty of bright flavor from fresh dill, mint, parsley, ginger and lemon.

Kale & Chickpea Grain Bowls

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This veggie-heavy bowl is loaded with crunch and color, thanks to crispy carrots and chickpeas, fresh kale and a vibrant avocado dressing.

Curried Zucchini & Couscous

Made all in one saucepan, this curried zucchini and couscous is a quick side dish, perfect to serve with grilled meats. For a little sweetness, throw in a handful of raisins with the carrots.

Pancetta, Tomato & Avocado Grain Bowls

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These hearty breakfast grain bowls feature grilled avocado, poached eggs, candied pancetta, quinoa, watercress and cherry tomatoes for a blast of flavor. Packed with fiber and protein, this bowl will power you through your day.

Cherry-Almond Farro Salad

Tossed with a minty vinaigrette, this healthy farro and cherry salad can be served as a light lunch or as a side dish along with grilled chicken, duck or pork.

Chickpea & Quinoa Grain Bowl

Robby Lozano

It seems grain bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!

Bulgur Pilaf with Eggplant, Pepper & Tomatoes

On Crete, this pilaf is often made with xynohondros, or cracked wheat simmered in soured goat’s milk. A sprinkling of feta pays homage to that flavor.