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Single-serve bowl (refrigerated)

Varies entirely by the specific bowl's ingredients, from a simple grain-and-vegetable combination to a more heavily sauced dish.

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A single-serve refrigerated bowl is a pre-portioned, ready-to-heat meal combining a protein, grain, and vegetables in one container, sold in the deli or prepared foods section for a quick individual meal. The specific combination varies widely by brand and store.

Where it comes from

Grab-and-go bowl meals grew out of the broader expansion of refrigerated prepared foods sections, offering shoppers a fresher, single-portion alternative to a frozen microwave meal.

Buying it

Check the ingredient list and sell-by date, since bowl contents and portion sizes vary significantly across brands and stores.

Storing it

Refrigerate the bowl and use it by the printed date; once opened, eat promptly or refrigerate leftovers and use within a day or two.

Keeps about 5 days in the fridge.

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