500-Calorie Grilled Chicken & Veggie Bowl (for fasting days)

Some days call for a meal that's satisfying but deliberately sized, and this bowl is built exactly for that — grilled chicken and charred vegetables over a modest portion of quinoa or rice.

Keeping the portions measured rather than piled high is what makes this bowl work well as a lighter option on a fasting day, without leaving you feeling like you skipped a meal. The vegetables pick up a nice char on the grill, which adds flavor without needing extra oil or sauce beyond a squeeze of lemon.

Grill the chicken and vegetables back to back in the same pan to save time, then divide everything evenly between two bowls.