Le Bowl
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Have you heard of the infamous Le Bowl, yet?! I first heard of Le Bowl by following Amber Lancaster on Instagram - she has a version in her stories if you want to see how she makes it! I took her basic recipe and tweaked it - and since I’m just a regular Mom in Massachusetts, I didn’t even realize the original recipe comes from a bougie restaurant in West Hollywood called Zinqúe (I mean, just looking at the name, I think that’s all we need to know about it, lol!) I guess “zinc” just wasn’t cool enough, ahahaha!. Apparently when they aren’t dodging paparazzi, allll the celebrities eat there and this lunch bowl is a favorite.
And I have to say, it is worth the HYPE - I have made it 4 times in the past week and literally dream about when I will make it next. I’m having a lot of fun playing with the ingredients. Don’t take the recipe too seriously! I have not made it the same exact way twice, yet!
What protein should I serve it with?
So, my favorite thing about this recipe is how versatile it is! I made it vegetarian, then with a burger and I plan to make it with air fryer salmon next time! You could literally use any protein, I just recommend using mild seasoning, since the bowl has so much flavor itself.
Do I need to use jasmine rice?
Heck no! I’ve heard the original recipe uses brown rice, but I always have jasmine rice on hand, so that’s what I use. I like how its slightly sticky and the important part is to make sure you serve the bowl with WARM rice - this will help mix the flavors together and it is SO good!
Do I need to use cheddar cheese?
The original recipe calls for Comté cheese, but I had the cheddar in my fridge, so that is what I used. I have no idea what Comté cheese taste like - but I did find it at the grocery store. I might try it next time. Again - like ALL my recipes, just use this as a guide and find something that works for you!
Can I make this low-carb?
You could definitely substitute the rice with cauliflower rice and that may be something I try down the road! If you’re committed to a low-carb life, then that is your best bet. I do love how quick and easy this recipe is and I do not eat carbs with my dinner most nights, so I will definitely be trying that swap at some point, but for now - I’ll be sticking with this recipe for my lunch because it is just THAT easy!
Packing for a work/school lunch:
I think this makes an excellent portable lunch. I would keep the rice warm in a thermos or reheat it if possible and keep all the components separate. You can marinate the tomatoes and onion - but keep the greens away from the dressing until just before serving.
Will eating this turn me into a celebrity?
Definitely.
Le Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked jasmine rice (I like the Trader Joe's frozen rice)
- drizzle of Sriracha sauce
- Protein of your choice - cooked hamburger, chicken, salmon, or a poached egg.
- drizzle of mayo
- 2 tablespoons extra sharp cheddar (I recommend Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar or Tilamook brand)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 2 cups lettuce, shredded (or arugula)
- 1/4 of an avocado cubed
- 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- splash or red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Crispy Jalapeno slices (can be found near croutons or salad dressings)
Instructions
- Mix the cherry tomatoes, onion, lettuce, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
- Cook or reheat your rice and place in center of plate.
- Drizzle with Sriracha and mayo.
- Sprinkle with cheddar.
- Top with avocado.
- Top with tomato/lettuce mixture.
- Sprinkle with parmesan and Jalapeno slices.
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