When you’re in the mood for a lunch that’s healthy but also highly delicious, a grain bowl is the perfect solution. Plus, with fall vibes in full swing around Westchester, local eateries jazz up grain bowls with autumnal ingredients that hit the spot. Here’s where to get your fix around the 914.
The Granola Bar of Rye
96 Purchase St, Rye; 914.709.4229
This spot may specialize in granola, but there are plenty of savory options to go around. The Power Bowl consists of warm quinoa, sautéed spinach, avocado, portobello mushrooms, tomato, and a soft egg with choice of dressing. For a twist, try ingredients over a bed of roasted cauliflower or sautéed kale. Or if you want a creative take on a classic, try the Bar Caesar, which comes with shaved Brussels and cauliflower with a lemon-anchovy dressing and topped with a parmesan-rosemary granola.
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Grass Roots Kitchen
124 Wildey St, Tarrytown; 914.909.5588
This popular spot, just a quick walk from the Tarrytown train station, cooks up bowls for every time of day. All the entrée bowls are served with roasted broccoli, avocado, chickpea salad, pickled onion, your choice of a base which includes grains or cauliflower and wild rice, and a choice of two sauces (basil aioli or buffalo hot sauce). The eatery offers a barbecue vegan “chicken” bowl, crispy Buffalo cauliflower bowl, marinated chicken bowl, and cilantro-lime seared salmon filet bowl.
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Mason Sandwich Co.
33 Mill Rd, Eastchester; 914.776.2766
Don’t let the name fool you — this joint has more to offer than heroes and hoagies. Chow down on one of the four bowls offered here. The flank steak bowl is packed with sweet soy-marinated steak, roasted broccoli, pickled carrots, spicy mayo, sesame, and quinoa (which can be traded out for brown rice), while the ancient grain bowl is loaded with both quinoa and freekeh, plus roasted cauliflower, baby spinach, chickpeas, pomegranate, and a delectable curry vinaigrette. The brown rice bowl features fire-roasted corn salsa, black beans, avocado, aji verde, and radish sprouts. Last, but definitely not least, is the chipotle chicken bowl with a bed of rice and beans topped with lettuce, avocado, crispy tortilla, Oaxaca cheese, sour cream, and, the star of the show, chipotle pulled chicken.
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Stephen’s Green
12 Fisher Ave, Tuckahoe; 914.337.1027
Stephen’s Green provides a little piece of Ireland in the center of Tuckahoe, and while you’re welcome to bite into bar favorites, the California Chicken is a must-try for grain bowl fanatics. Tender spice-rubbed chicken breast is served over brown rice and accompanied by mashed avocado, grilled zucchini and cherry tomatoes, and roasted and toasted peppers and walnuts over brown rice.
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Green Life
266 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck; 914.341.1725
Green Life offers a plethora of healthy choices (with everything from veggie lasagna to an array of colorful smoothies), and in the bowl department, there’s a hefty list of protein bowls, including the surf and turf with low-sodium steak and shrimp teriyaki, mixed veggies, and brown rice with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Another popular option is the buddha bowl with quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, mushrooms, chili paste, and roasted red peppers.
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