Globally inspired takes on dinner in a bowl, packed with bold flavors, comforting textures, and fresh ideas to shake up your dinner routine.
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Call it the “burrito bowl effect” ~ there’s something about a satisfying base of rice, noodles, grains, or greens, piled high with protein and all your favorite toppings, that makes for the best meals. These dinner bowl recipes are perfect for weeknights and especially good for meal prep, so grab your favorite bowl and build yourself a better dinner.
Let’s dig in!
- Ginger Scallion Chicken Meatball Bowls
- Italian Wedding Risotto
- Thai Chicken Satay Bowl
- Steak Fajita Bowl
- Falafel Salad Bowl
- Easy Korean Beef Rice Bowls
- Tabbouleh Bowls with Shrimp
- Weeknight Egg Roll Bowls
- Rainbow Poke Bowl
- Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli Rice
- Salmon Sushi Bowls
- Swedish Meatball Noodle Bowls
- Kofte Bowl with Warm Spiced Yogurt
- Spring Veggie Bowls with Salmon and Lemon Aioli
- Tikka Masala
- Firecracker Chicken Meatball Bowls
- Spicy Tangerine Chicken with Black Rice
- Spaghetti Peperonata with Tuna and Olives
- Dan Dan Noodles ~ Easy Weeknight Recipe
- Burger Salad Bowl
- Creamy Ramen with Turkey (and Chili Crisp!)
Ginger Scallion Chicken Meatball Bowls
Ginger scallion meatballs served in a warm sesame rice bowl make an easy, family-friendly dinner bowl loaded with fresh, Asian-inspired flavor.
Italian Wedding Risotto
My Italian Wedding Risotto is a cozy Instant Pot dinner made with aromatic vegetables, tender bite-sized meatballs, and plenty of buttery Parmesan.
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
It doesn’t get any better than this Middle Eastern inspired falafel salad dinner bowl, it’s satisfying and so healthy. The falafel are crisp and bright green inside thanks to lots of fresh herbs.
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.
Tabbouleh Bowls with Shrimp
Traditional Levantine tabbouleh takes on a coastal vibe with garlicky shrimp ~ perfect for a steamy summer night.
Weeknight Egg Roll Bowls
Think your favorite egg rolls deconstructed into an easy dinner everybody loves.
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.
Salmon Sushi Bowls
Japanese food is especially refreshing, and this is the meal we turn to over and over again in the summer ~ with jade sushi rice, succulent salmon, crisp veggies and, of course, spicy mayo.
Swedish Meatball Noodle Bowls
Sweden’s world favorite meatballs inspired this ultra comforting bowl. My kid’s cheer when they hear this is for dinner!
Kofte Bowl with Warm Spiced Yogurt
Middle Eastern lamb and beef meatballs, steamed couscous and warm savory yogurt. Mmmmmm!
Spring Veggie Bowls with Salmon and Lemon Aioli
This gorgeous dinner bowl has a modern Mediterranean feel with that rich lemony aioli to keep it from feeling “too healthy” 😉
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.
Firecracker Chicken Meatball Bowls
My latest fave way to make better-than-take-out at home. This Chinese inspired chicken meatballs dinner bowl is uniquely delicious. Those homemade fried wonton strips are everything!
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! Try my Zucchini and Lemon Pasta too.
Dan Dan Noodles ~ Easy Weeknight Recipe
One of my favorite dinner bowl recipes on the site, we make this zesty noodle bowl on repeat at our house! And don’t forget to give my Vegan Dan Dan Noodles a try!
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 ~ a burger salad dinner bowl is the best of both worlds!
Creamy Ramen with Turkey (and Chili Crisp!)
It’s silky, savory, and so satisfying, with a little chili crisp heat and plenty of tender turkey. If you’ve got a bit of broth and a handful of Brussels sprouts, you’re already halfway there.
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.