Be Your Biggest Self With 1,000 Cal, Easy-to-Make Mediterranean Bowls

The great thing about Mediterranean bowls is that they feature a wide variety of nutrient rich foods and can be easily customized to suit your taste buds. Below we offer pro tips on how to craft your bowl for that perfect balance of flavor and freshness. 

Ingredients:

• One boneless, skinless chicken breast (231 cal)
• One carrot, chopped (25 cal)
• Once cup of rice (206 cal)
• A half cup of dates, chopped (207 cal)
• Once clove of garlic, minced (5 cal)
• 3 tablespoons of your favorite hummus (75 cal)
• Half a yellow onion (57 cal)
• 15 kalamata olives (90 cal)
• A quarter cup of feta cheese (99 cal)
• One teaspoon of olive oil (40 cal)

Step 1

Boil one cup of rice for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Bake the chicken breast at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 minutes.

Step 3 

Sautee your chopped carrots by placing them in a pan with a half a spoon of water, then cover with a lid. Put the carrots on low to medium heat, checking occasionally. Cook the carrots until they become soft.

Step 4

Lightly pan fry your chopped garlic and onions by placing them in a pan with olive oil and putting that on low to medium heat.

Step 5

Now comes the fun part. It's time to build your bowl.

1. Start with a rice base
2. Add your favorite hummus
3. Then add chopped chicken
4. Next throw in your onion, garlic, and carrots, plus dates, olives, feta, and whatever else you want to add.