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This rainbow bowl, for gorgeous skin, has been on repeat for us since we got to New Zealand – mostly because it’s the easiest thing to make with the most simple ingredients! I love how easy these bowls are and just how effortless they are to put together. The Rainbow Bowl is the best lunch option because it’s packed with a healthy balance of micronutrient-rich veggies, healthy fats, clean protein and complex carbohydrates.
This Rainbow Bowl (for gorgeous skin) is:
- a great option for a quick and healthy lunch salad recipe
- great for glowing skin, packed with nutrient-dense ingredients
- great for digestion, as it contains a healthy source of fibre and foods that are gentle on the digestive system
- an IBS-friendly recipe – everyone thrives off of different foods, BUT this bowl has kept my IBS/bloating at bay and makes me feel amazing!
- an affordable lunch idea
My top tips for easy, healthy lunches:
- bake some sweet potato, squash or pumpkin cubes at 350F for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep a container stocked in your fridge for easy snacking or addition to bowls.
- store your herbs in glass jars in water to preserve freshness or keep a fresh herb garden to ensure you always have these available! Herbs are packed with anti-inflammatory properties.
- every week, buy the same staple ingredients (like tomatoes, bell pepper, etc.) to ensure you have healthy options.
- keep a cooked grain on hand, such as quinoa or brown rice, if you want to add some more bulk to the bowl.
I hope you love this bowl as much as I do! xx
An easy, colourful healthy lunch recipe
Ingredients
1 large handful of baby spinach, baby kale or spring mix
1 cup baked sweet potato cubes (about 1 small sweet potato)
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped basil
1/2 of an avocado, sliced
1 tbsp sauerkraut
The juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
protein of choice (I like a soft boiled egg)
Directions
- In a bowl, assemble the greens, baked sweet potato, chopped cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, basil and avocado. Top with sauerkraut, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- If you’re making this lunch for takeaway, serve the avocado the day of and sprinkle it with some lemon juice so it stays fresh.
- Add your choice of protein! Organic tofu/tempeh, chickpeas, salmon, free range chicken, whatever you wish! I love making a soft boiled egg by bringing a small pot of water to a boil, adding in a pasture-raised egg and letting it cook for 6-7 minutes. Then, I rinse the egg in cold water and peel the shell. Enjoy!
Try these other healthy lunch recipes: Miso Edamame Power Bowl, Protein & Greens Bowl, Kimchi, Brown Rice & Tempeh Bowl
The best meal ever,this can make a wonderful lunch
Hi cousin Sisley, this is a beautiful website with great nutrition ideas. I’m going to try and make some of these! We are trying to cut down on meat for environmental reasons.
All the best.
Hi, Ed. Thank you so much for the kind words! I hope you love the recipes :) Sending love to you and the family.