Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJamjar Canteen Commercial Dr.Build Your Own Bowl Recipe

Build Your Own Bowl Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves2

A Jamjar bowl made your way! Choose your own base, protein, dips and pickles.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Base

Proteins

Dips

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

  2. 2

    Cook Brown Rice

    In a separate pot, combine 1 cup of brown rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  3. 3

    Prepare Mixed Greens

    Wash and dry 2 cups of mixed greens. Tear any larger leaves into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Protein Preparation

  1. 4

    Grill Chicken

    Season 150 grams of chicken breast with salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs. Grill on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

  2. 5

    Cook Tofu

    Press 150 grams of tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut into cubes and sauté in a pan with a little olive oil until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 6

    Prepare Chickpeas

    If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them. If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook in boiling water until tender, about 1-1.5 hours. Drain and set aside.

Dips Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare Hummus

    Use store-bought hummus or make your own by blending 1 can of drained chickpeas, 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 garlic clove, lemon juice, and salt to taste until smooth.

  2. 8

    Prepare Tzatziki

    Combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt with 1 grated cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and fresh dill. Mix well and season with salt.

  3. 9

    Make Guacamole

    Mash 2 ripe avocados and mix in 1 diced tomato, 1 minced garlic clove, juice of 1 lime, and salt to taste.

Pickles Preparation

  1. 10

    Prepare Pickled Red Onions

    Slice 1 red onion thinly and soak in a mixture of 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon sugar for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 11

    Prepare Pickled Cucumbers

    Slice 1 cucumber thinly and soak in a mixture of 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon salt for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 12

    Prepare Kimchi

    If using store-bought kimchi, simply open the jar. If making your own, mix Napa cabbage with salt and let it sit for a few hours before mixing with spices and fermenting.

More from Jamjar Canteen Commercial Dr.