If you are food lover on Instagram, it is highly likely you’ve seen a nourish plate or ‘macro’ bowl. With their beautiful display of colour and variety, these bowls not only look beautiful but they are also a good source of nutrition. You can pick and mix from a variety of proteins, carbs, vegetables and fats. Take a look at some of our favourite macro inclusions!
CHOOSE 3-5 NON STARCHY VEGETABLES (1-2 cups)
Grated carrot
Cucumber ribbons
Roasted Brussels sprouts
Steamed green beans
Salad greens
Strips of capsicum (red/green/yellow)
Sautéed mushrooms
Zucchini noodles
Asparagus spears
Cherry tomatoes
Steamed broccoli
Mashed pumpkin
Steamed grated cauliflower (cauliflower rice)
CHOOSE 1 PROTEIN (approx. 100-150g):
Lean chicken
Lamb strips
Marinated tofu
Smoked salmon
Tinned tuna
Lentils/Chickpeas/Kidney Beans
CHOOSE 1 GRAINS/CARBS (approx. 1/2 cup):
Roasted sweet potato
Corn kernels
Brown rice
Quinoa
Roast potato
Buckwheat noodles
Freekeh
Lentils/Chickpeas/Kidney Beans (if not chosen as protein)
CHOOSE 1 FAT (approx. 1-2 TBS):
Sliced avocado
Cashews
Feta
Roasted almonds
Toasted sunflower seeds
Pepitas
Grated cheese
EXTRAS:
Olives
Hummus
Olive Oil
Beetroot dip
Tahini dressing
Herbs
CHOOSE 3-5 NON STARCHY VEGETABLES (1-2 cups)
Grated carrot
Cucumber ribbons
Roasted Brussels sprouts
Steamed green beans
Salad greens
Strips of capsicum (red/green/yellow)
Sautéed mushrooms
Zucchini noodles
Asparagus spears
Cherry tomatoes
Steamed broccoli
Mashed pumpkin
Steamed grated cauliflower (cauliflower rice)
CHOOSE 1 PROTEIN (approx. 100-150g):
Lean chicken
Lamb strips
Marinated tofu
Smoked salmon
Tinned tuna
Lentils/Chickpeas/Kidney Beans
CHOOSE 1 GRAINS/CARBS (approx. 1/2 cup):
Roasted sweet potato
Corn kernels
Brown rice
Quinoa
Roast potato
Buckwheat noodles
Freekeh
Lentils/Chickpeas/Kidney Beans (if not chosen as protein)
CHOOSE 1 FAT (approx. 1-2 TBS):
Sliced avocado
Cashews
Feta
Roasted almonds
Toasted sunflower seeds
Pepitas
Grated cheese
EXTRAS:
Olives
Hummus
Olive Oil
Beetroot dip
Tahini dressing
Herbs
Combine on a plate or a bowl and ENJOY!
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