We’re all global citizens, that’s pretty clear, but has your menu plan kept pace? Every culture has their special take on a satisfying meal in a bowl, so today I’m diversifying dinner, bowl by delicious bowl.
Call it the ‘burrito bowl effect,’ there’s something about a satisfying base (rice, noodles, greens, etc.) and the ability to pile on the protein and toppings of your choice that makes for the best meals. These dinner bowl recipes are perfect for weeknights, and amazing for meal prep, so grab your favorite bowl and let’s go!
Thai Chicken Satay Bowl
Jasmine rice is the base for this Thai dinner bowl, but you can up the nutrition by using fiber rich brown rice. (Dinner bowls are great for using leftover rice, just reheat it in the microwave before topping with your other ingredients.) A simple quick pickle (basically a vinaigrette) turns plain cucumbers into the perfect foil for rich peanutty chicken.
Steak Fajita Bowl
Mexican fajitas are totally bowl-worthy, and so fast, too. Just scoop up your sizzling meat and veggies and lay them over a bowl of warm waiting rice. You could also use pinto beans, or even salad as the base for this dinner bowl.
Falafel Salad Bowl
Dinner doesn’t get any better than this Middle Eastern inspired falafel salad bowl, it’s satisfying and so healthy. I pile on tabbouleh, feta, veggies, and fat falafel patties, along with some great tahini sauce.
Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls
A quick Korean inspired sauce turns a package of ground beef into a umami rich 30 minute meal. This dinner bowl recipe is perfect for busy nights.
Rainbow Poke Bowl
Doesn’t this make you feel healthier just looking at it? With plenty of fresh crunchy veggies, my version of traditional Hawaiian poke uses canned tuna, instead of raw fish, so it’s pantry and wallet-friendly.
Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli Rice
Sticky sweet teriyaki chicken is paired with broccoli rice ~ a mash-up of carbs and greens ~ as your dinner-bowl base. A little bit Japanese, a little bit genius.
Tikka Masala
Marinate the chicken the night before, and grab some supermarket naan on the way home from work. This classic Indian dinner bowl recipe is authentic, easy, and somehow just tastes better in a bowl.
Spicy Tangerine Chicken with Black Rice
This dish is one of the handful of dishes I’ve actually made repeatedly ~ which is saying a lot for a food blogger! It’s just plain delicious. Isn’t that black rice spectacular? It’s super healthy, too.
Spaghetti Peperonata with Tuna and Olives
No dinner bowl round up would be complete without a little pasta, and this Italian peperonata is one of my faves, probably because it features colorful peppers ~ I love them!
Dan Dan Noodles ~ Easy Weeknight Recipe
One of my favorite recipes on the site, we make this zesty noodle bowl on repeat at our house!
Burger Salad Bowl
We’ve given up the bun completely in our house. We don’t need it because we love our burgers plopped on top of crisp greens and veggies, complete with secret sauce and fried onions ~ it’s the best of both worlds!
Each bowl looks delicious. Send them over right now!
Great roundup of good, quick and tasty meals. Can’t wait to add those to an already useful list of ideas.
Thanks Sue, they all look absolutely wonderful!! :))
You have my taste buds working overtime. Now, all I have to do is figure which one to make first, sencond, third..you get the idea.