Admit it: There's something comforting about a bowl of rice topped with veggies, meat or even fruit. Plus, having your whole meal in one bowl is a proven time-saving cleaning hack, which is totally fine by us. That's why we've found 20 rice bowl recipes that you might just have to add to your arsenal of go-to weeknight dinners. So get out your homemade gilded bowls and fill 'em up with some of these yummy, one-dish rice bowl recipes.
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Chicken + Egg Rice Bowl
Sometimes simple and traditional is best, which is why this classic chicken and egg dish tops our list. (via Sea Salt with Food)
Cauliflower Rice Fish Taco Bowls
Now you can have the flavors of fish tacos without any of the carbs, thanks to the star of this dish: Cauliflower rice! Who knew? (via Julie’s Eat and Treats)
Detox Fruit + Veggie “Rice” Bowl
Rice bowl recipes may have starch in them, but you can easily top them with fruit and veggies. This dish is perfect if you need a break from a weekend of heavy meals. The dressing is made with a detoxing combo of ginger root, honey, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil and vinegar. Yum! (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)
California Chicken, Veggie, Avocado + Rice Bowls
Add avocado to anything, and it instantly turns into the best thing ever. This dish is fresh eats at its best. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Island Rice Bowls with Coconut Ginger Rice
The coconut ginger rice and pineapple combo add a bit of sweetness to this savory, tropical dish. (via One Lovely Life)
Brown Rice Bowl with Chard + Nutty Tomato Romesco Sauce
The tasty romesco sauce made with pimiento peppers and almonds (among other things) really makes this dish stand out. (via The Kitchn)
Spicy Italian Sausage Rice Bowl
With Italian sausage and an Asian-inspired sauce, this meal in a bowl makes it easy to bring fusion cuisine into your home kitchen. (via Noble Pig)
Shrimp Puttanesca Rice Bowl Recipe with Capers + Tomatoes
No one ever said rice bowl recipes only have to be Asian influenced. Bright Italian flavors make this dish healthy and comforting. (via Cookin’ Canuck)
Pineapple-Sriracha Chicken Bowls With Wild Rice
Sriracha makes everything better — especially chicken breasts. Add some pineapple, and you’ve got a meal that’s sweet and spicy. (via Spache the Spatula)
Black Rice Salad Bowls With Chipotle Orange Chicken, Cashews + Feta
Upgrade your rice bowl recipes with black rice for a fun way to create a pleasing meal. The contrast of the colors of the oranges, avocados and tomatoes pop. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Ben’s Chicken, Bacon + Rice Bowls
Remember how we said rice bowl recipes were comforting? Well, add some bacon and you’ve hit the mother lode. And there’s spinach in there, too, so it’s healthy. Sorta. (via Iowa Girl Eats)
Pumpkin-Pistachio Kale Fried Rice Bowl with Maple Tofu Cubes
Pumpkin-infused rice plus pistachios? Never thought we’d be wishing for fall so soon. ( via Lunchbox Bunch)
Rice Bowl with Fried Egg + Avocado
Talk about a power lunch! The egg and avocado have all the protein you need to keep you powered up throughout the day. (via Bon Appetit)
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
The traditional sushi rice in this bowl makes the teriyaki that much tastier. (via Village Harvest Rice)
Steak Fajita Rice Bowls
Skip the tortillas for a lighter twist on steak fajitas. But since you’re skipping the wraps, maybe you can go a little harder on the cheese. (via Super Healthy Kids)
Tofu + Chickpea Curry with Green Peas
Rice takes a backseat in this dish, because let’s face it, the rice is just a vehicle for soaking up the deliciousness that is this curry. (via The Partial Ingredients)
Summer Peach Marinated Salmon + Avocado Rice Bowl
Summer will be all about fresh fruit and fresh seafood, making this a perfect end to those extra long (and hot) days. (via Cooking on the Weekends)
Roasted Harvest Veggie, Curried Avocado + Coconut Rice Bowls
Oh yes, you read that correctly. Curried avocado… aka the best idea ever. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Slow-Cooker Coconut Brown Rice Pudding
Who says a rice bowl has to be savory? This refreshing take on rice pudding is made in a slow cooker, so you can let it go all day and come home to a sweet and light dessert. (via Food Network)
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