Le Bowl Recipe – One of My Favorite Dishes EVER
Let’s talk food. If you follow me on insta or snap, you probably already know that I LOVE to eat. Living in Los Angeles, there are so many options for food. Every type of cuisine at every price point imaginable. We really are so spoiled. With that being said, there are still a handful of spots that are my go-to’s and I eat at on a regular basis. The place I probably go to the most (aka an embarrassing amount) would be Zinqué,. I am OBSESSED with their “Le Bowl.”
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, girls brunch, date night – you name it, Zinqué is my spot. I love their outdoor patio, wine list – perfect at the end of a long week at work – and their fries. YUM. If we’re friends, chances are I’ve dragged you to Zinqué. If not, let’s go soon.
The thing is – I order the same exact thing every time.
“Le Bowl.”
Sounds fancy, but the “Le Bowl” is really so simple. Brown rice, avocado, tomatoes, arugula, a little cheese, sriracha mayo, and your choice of protein (I usually get chicken or ahi tuna). So. Damn. Good.
I can’t go there every day and I really need to resist the temptation to go overboard by ordering a glass of wine, those damn fries, and dessert (the flourless chocolate cake is to die for) so I make my own at home when the mood strikes. This has become a weekly occurrence in my apartment.
It’s super easy to make and the perfect lunch or dinner if you’re looking to whip something up quick that’s still delicious and good for you.
Here’s what you’ll need – feel free to adjust the recipe accordingly to your taste. Add more of ingredients you love, remove the ones you don’t.
Le Bowl (serves 1)
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 4 oz shredded chicken
(I bake chicken breasts, shred up a rotisserie chicken, or use “Just Chicken” from Trader Joe’s – no weird ingredients) - 1/2 avocado, cubed
- 1/2 tomato, cubed
(If you have time, marinate in red wine vinegar for a day. Makes the tomatoes super plump and juicy) - Handful arugula
- Shaved Parmesan cheese
- Comte cheese (Trader Joe’s has this, otherwise feel free to sub Emmentaler or Gruyere)
- Salt and pepper
- Sriracha
- Mayo
Mix brown rice, chicken, avocado, tomato, and arugula in a bowl. Add cheese to taste. Season with salt and pepper, and dress with sriracha and mayo.
** Healthy substitutions: swap the mayo for greek yogurt and replace the rice with cauliflower rice if you’re trying to go low-carb. You won’t miss them. Vegan? Remove the cheese, chicken, and mayo. Vegetarian? Sub roasted vegetables or egg whites in place of the chicken.
Voila! Tasty, easy, healthy meal. And it goes perfectly with a glass of rosé ; ).
Bon appétit!
xx, Amy
Yumm! Definitely going to try this out!
Briana
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I don’t blame you for ordering the same thing each time – it looks (and sounds) delicious! Great idea to create your own version at home – you can eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner now if you want, haha 😉
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Haha totally guilty of doing that! Thanks for reading Gabrielle xx
That’s one thing I miss about LA for sure – so many good food options! It’s always great, though, to find ways to recreate your favorites at home. This looks so yummy, I’m going to have to give a try myself!
Kathryn • simplykk.com
Yay! Let me know if you do! xx
This meal looks absolutely delicious babe! The steps also don’t look too hard… I’ll definitely try making this in the near future 🙂 Thank so much for sharing girlie <3
XO Jessi,
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I miss Zinque so much, haven’t had it in months… I’m just gonna have to use your recipe 😀
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Lauren
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It’s the best!! Hopefully you’ll come to LA soon and have it again 🙂 xx
This looks so good! I want to try this! Seriously, I actually prefer making food at home so I can control the ingredients. 🙂 This is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Xo,
Miki
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Yes!! Then you will love it!! You can totally add or subtract ingredients as you see fit and it will taste amazing! xx
Sounds so easy to make and extremely tasty! I will have to give it a try. Have a lovely start of the week! x
Andreea
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looks tempting i ll try this
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The “Le Bowl” sounds so amazing! I’ve been wanting an easy lunch recipe so I’ll have to give this a try! I’m definitely putting this restaurant on my list to try the next time I’m in LA!
xoxo
Rina Samantha
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It’s seriously one of my favorites! I’m there probably once a week LOL. Hope you’re having a great week babe! xx
LA sounds much like NYC in the sense that you have so many different kinds of food at your disposal. One of the things I love most about the City! This salad sounds so delish and fulfilling. I’ve never had anything like it before, so I appreciate you sharing the recipes because sometimes, it’s so hard to come up with something new for dinner that’s quick and easy, as well as healthy. I’ll have to give this a try! Thanks for sharing, beauty, and I hope you’re having a great start to your week so far, beauty!
XO,
Jalisa
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Thank you Jalisa! I hope you give it a try, let me know if you do! Hope your week is off to a great start as well babe xx
Oooh, so yummy- and sounds easy to put together! Thanks for sharing, babe!
-Ashley
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That sounds Delish! Must make that this weekend. yum!
xo
Ellen
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It’s my favorite!! Go to Zinque too and get it there! xx
Ever since I moved to New York from LA, I haven’t been able to find a bowl like Le Bowl at Zinque! As simple as it is, I haven’t thought to make it myself, so I’m very excited to try this out! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Hi there! Do you have the nutritional facts for this?
Hi! I don’t, but could easily plug the ingredients into My Fitness Pal. I would say probably ~300-500 calories a serving depending on how much you eat!
Anyone know how to make the sauce they pour over the chicken? That stuff is amazing!
mayo doesn’t have dairy in it lol
You’re right, eggs aren’t dairy! Meant to say it’s not vegan – updating now 🙂 xx
Absolutely obsessed with Le Bowl from Zinque. I think about it at least 5 times a week…
I cannot wait to try your recipe and recreate my (our) favorite dish;)! Thank you for sharing this
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