Balanced Plates

Wholefood meals built around Australian ingredients. Each recipe includes macronutrient data and honest preparation times.

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Protein bowl with chicken, rice and greens

Grilled Chicken Recovery Bowl

490 kcal · 36 g protein · 48 g carbs · 14 g fat · 25 min

Ingredients

  • 150 g chicken breast, grilled and sliced
  • 140 g cooked brown rice
  • 80 g steamed broccoli
  • 60 g shelled edamame
  • 1 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce + 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds, spring onion

Method

Season chicken with salt and a pinch of garlic powder. Grill for 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 74 °C. Steam broccoli for 4 minutes. Assemble all components in a bowl, drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, garnish with seeds and spring onion.


Layered salad with mixed vegetables and grains

Roasted Pumpkin & Feta Salad

395 kcal · 14 g protein · 40 g carbs · 20 g fat · 30 min

Ingredients

  • 200 g pumpkin, cubed and roasted
  • 100 g cooked quinoa
  • 40 g baby rocket
  • 30 g crumbled feta
  • 20 g pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method

Roast pumpkin at 200 °C for 25 minutes until edges caramelise. Combine quinoa and rocket in a serving bowl. Top with roasted pumpkin, feta and pepitas. Dress with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Best served warm or at room temperature.


Bowl of oats topped with fresh berries

Berry & Walnut Porridge

345 kcal · 11 g protein · 44 g carbs · 14 g fat · 8 min

Ingredients

  • 45 g rolled oats
  • 200 ml water + 50 ml milk
  • 80 g mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 15 g walnuts, roughly chopped
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)

Method

Combine oats, water and milk in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy. Transfer to a bowl, top with berries, walnuts and cinnamon. Drizzle with honey if desired. Frozen berries can be heated briefly in the microwave or added directly for a cooler contrast.

Seasonal note: In Australian summer (Dec–Feb), swap berries for stone fruit like peaches or nectarines. In winter (Jun–Aug), stewed apple with cinnamon pairs well with porridge. Using seasonal produce generally means better flavour and lower cost.