20 Rice Bowl Recipes That Make Any Weeknight Meal a Breeze
Add endless nutritional toppings for an easy dinner!
When you just don’t know what to make for dinner tonight, we have a simple solution for you: a delicious rice bowl. Cook a pot of white or brown rice (or quinoa, farro or another grain, if you’re not into rice), then load up with any toppings you have. Leftover curry or chili? Hello, hearty rice bowls that make the perfect fall recipe! You can also make meal-prepped proteins, veggies and sauces shine in these colorful, easy rice bowl recipes. From simple ideas for weeknight meals to more creative bowls, these recipes will seriously spice up any day of the week.
So how do you make a good rice bowl? It starts with a really good rice recipe. Well-cooked rice makes or breaks a delicious meal, especially when it’s the base of such stunning ingredients. One place to start is to invest in a great rice cooker. Once you’ve aced your rice cooking, the world is your oyster to top off the bowl. Whether you’re looking for healthy dinner options or filling vegetarian recipes, rice bowls are always packed with nutritious ingredients that won’t leave you feeling hungry afterwards. Plus, rice bowls are easily customizable. Each member of your family can pick and choose what they want to put in or leave out, making this a foolproof family dinner idea. Just set out the ingredients in different bowls and let everyone DIY their dinner. We promise — you won’t hear any complaints! And if you just can’t get enough, rice bowls make the best leftovers for lunch the next day.
Tuna Poke Bowl
You can make poke at home in just three steps: Marinate the fish, prep the veggies and put it all together!
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Brown Rice Bowl with Jammy Eggs and Olive Vinaigrette
Rice bowls are the perfect way to combine all of your meal prep ingredients into one tasty lunch recipe.
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Spicy Sesame Rice Bowls
Korean red pepper paste kicks up the heat on this time-saving slow cooker recipe. Bonus: It's also under 500 calories!
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Sticky Tofu Bowl
Roast tofu with soy sauce, dark brown sugar and chili garlic sauce for an irresistible sweet-salty flavor.
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Greek Chicken Grain Bowl
Use rice or farro in this healthy, delicious lunch that you can make in advance.
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Gochujang Fried Rice
Sweet-spicy gochujang gives fried rice an instant flavor boost.
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Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
Couscous is rice's lighter, fluffier cousin that pairs perfectly with oregano chicken, but you can also use brown rice instead.
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Instant Pot Beef Curry
You only need five ingredients for a flavorful stew that is the perfect partner for cooked white rice.
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Rice Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Mint
Bust out your rice cooker for this one-pot meal: The chicken cooks above the grains and they're done at the same time.
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California Roll Rice Bowl
Brown rice is the perfect base for this deconstructed sushi salad. Bonus: it takes far less time than even ordering takeout!
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Hoppin' John
A hearty, homey Southern dish traditionally enjoyed on New Year’s Day, Hoppin’ John is meant to ring in good luck. Serve over rice for a delicious bowl of comfort.
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Coconut Curry Chicken
Cashew butter is the genius, secret pantry ingredient to this delicious dinner. It adds body and richness to contrast all those flavorful spices.
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Grilled Basil Chicken and Zucchini Rice Bowl
Spoon saucy chicken and zucchini over rice for a fresh and crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Shrimp Curry and Rice Bowls
It's a party in the pan! This colorful dinner seasoned with ginger, garlic, and curry powder comes together easily in one pan.
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Mushroom Fried Rice
Consider reaching for your indoor or outdoor griddle to make fried rice: The surface gets nice and hot and provides a large area to cook up a big batch of fried rice for a crowd.
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Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowl
Tender beef and fresh broccoli tossed in a luxurious sour-sweet sauce comes together in only 30 minutes.
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Green Curry Shrimp Rice Bowl
The broth doesn't have to simmer all day — spicy Thai green curry paste adds tons of flavor in no time.
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Sausage and Broccoli Quinoa Bowl
A dollop of yogurt mixed with scallion, mint, lemon zest and juice gives a ton of flavor to a simple rice (or quinoa!) bowl.
Crispy Tofu Bowl
Fried tofu adds a delicious crunch to this cucumber and cashew-filled vegan quinoa bowl. You can swap in rice!
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Chicken Quinoa Bowls
We'll take this warm grain and arugula bowl, topped with herb-crusted chicken, olives and tomatoes, for a healthy lunch idea any and every day.
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