I don’t know if you have ever tried to make rice bowl recipes before, but they’re my favorite if I don’t know what to make for lunch or dinner. I mean, they’re so easy to make and it’s quite satisfying to look at a bowl of rice topped with veggies and protein (my favorites are fish, fried egg, and chicken breast!)
Rice bowls make perfect options if you’re looking for easy healthy meals that won’t leave you feeling hungry afterward. You can also customize them based on what you have on hand, so it saves you a trip to the store.
With these 17 rice bowl recipes that taste so good, I know you’ll find delicious options to make and get creative making them. Don’t forget to pin your favorites!
17 Tasty Rice Bowl Recipes
1. Bacon, Broccoli, and Egg Rice Bowl
Are you a bacon lover? If yes, then you need to try this. The broccoli is cooked with leftover bacon fat and simmered with soy sauce and sesame oil. The bacon, broccoli, and its sauce are then added to the rice, stir until combined, and then top with a fried egg. Yum Yum Yum! This delicious easy rice bowl will be your new addition. (Via Sidewalk Shoes)
2. Avocado Salmon Rice Bowl
Salmon fillets roasted in honey, lime, and cilantro glaze with fresh cilantro avocado on top, and don’t forget the slightly sweet lime rice. This rice bowl recipe is the definition of an easy, delicious, and healthy meal. (Via Will Cook For Smiles)
Related: 30 Easy Salmon Recipes for a Filling and Tasty Meal
3. Thai Peanut Veggie Rice Bowls
Look at this yummy bowl filled with colorful veggies. This recipe is easy to customize, you can add your favorite veggies or just use whatever veggies you have in your fridge. Want to know the secret that makes this recipe more delicious? The Thai peanut sauce! (Via Forks and Folly)
4. Vietnamese Caramelised Pork Bowls
The picture above even already describes how delicious this bowl is. The main ingredient is ground pork which is caramelised so they turn into those delicious golden brown bits. This also works with chicken or turkey if you’re not a fan of pork. In just 20 minutes you can turn simple ingredients into a delicious meal. (Via Recipetin Eats)
5. Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
You don’t need to order takeout food anymore with this teriyaki chicken rice bowl recipe on hand. Boneless chicken breast, low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ginger, light brown sugar, and cornstarch are ingredients that you need to make this easy, sweet, and garlicky chicken. (Via Crunchy Creamy Sweet)
6. Teriyaki Tofu
If you’re a vegan, a good alternative for teriyaki chicken is this teriyaki tofu. It’s pretty simple to make, you just need to cut the firm tofu into cubes, dredge them in cornstarch, then fry them in a pan and toss them in a homemade teriyaki sauce, and serve over steamed rice. (Via The Woks Of Life)
7. Maple Balsamic Tempeh Bowls with Pumpkin Rice
Do you love tempeh as I do? By just looking at the picture I bet that tempeh tastes so good and I even want to make this! The tempeh is marinated in a maple balsamic glaze for a few hours so the tempeh has a sweet and savory taste.
Another mind-blowing thing about this rice bowl is the pumpkin rice. So creamy and delicious. (Via Eating Bird Food)
8. Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
Ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ginger are basically what you need and they make a perfect combination. Serve it over rice to make it more delicious and you can even add some veggies to make it more healthy. (Via The Recipe Critic)
9. Glazed Hoisin Meatball Bowls
The meatballs are glazed with a simple mixture of soy sauce and Hoisin sauce, then roasted with carrots until tender and serve over garlic ginger rice or brown rice to make this dish even healthier. These meatball bowls are great for meal prep. (Via The Creative Bite)
10. Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Bowl)
Oyakodon is one of the popular rice bowl recipes in Japan. This recipe is quick, easy, and just need one pan, and also a great dish for beginner because it’s easy to master especially if you have a teenager at home. It would be their kind of survival meal. (Via Just One Cookbook)
11. Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Nasi goreng is fried rice from Indonesia. With the addition of fish sauce, tamarind, shrimp paste, and other ingredients, this fried rice taste more flavorful than regular fried rice.
Traditionally, nasi goreng is served with a few slices of fresh cucumber and tomato and also topped with a crispy sides fried egg. Very delicious street food that you can make at home. (Via Kitchen Sanctuary)
12. Sausages Veggies Rice Bowls
Want to make a hassle-free lunch or dinner? This sausage veggies rice bowl is the best option. Basically, all you do is sauté the sausage until crispy and cooked, chop your veggies and cook the rice. So easy! (Via Peas and Crayons)
Related: 24 Delicious Smoked Sausage Recipes You Need to try
13. Steak Fajita Bowls with Garlic Lime Rice
The steak is marinated in pineapple juice, lime juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning before cooking on a cast iron skillet. Serve over garlic-lime rice. You can also add toppings that you like. Perfect if you have lots of leftover steaks, grilled corn, and peppers. (Via Little Spice Jar)
14. Philadelphia Roll Sushi Bowl
Instead of eating a whole bunch of little pieces of sushi rolls why not just make it at home and eat them in a big bowl? If you are so in love with sushi, especially Philadelphia roll sushi, then this recipe is for you.
With a handful of ingredients and in just 40 minutes, you’ve got yourself a delicious, flavorful big bowl of sushi without the hassle of rolling it! (Via Far From Normal)
15. Sardine Rice Bowl
Are you looking for a budget-friendly, quick, delicious, and nutritious rice bowl? Let me introduce you to this sardine rice bowl. Can you imagine that you just need 4 ingredients to make this, which are a can of sardines, red pepper flakes, cooked rice, and an egg? Well, what are you waiting for? Grab the can of sardine and make this recipe now. (Via Kitchen Gidget)
16. Katsudon (Japanese Pork Cutlet and Egg Rice Bowl)
Another Japanese popular rice bowl that you need to try. Katsu (a pork chop breaded with panko and fried) is the main ingredient in this dish. Once you made this recipe you will get the crispy pork with a slightly sweet mixture of egg and onion over steamed cook rice. Delish! (Via The Woks Of Life)
17. Fish Taco Bowl with Chipotle Lime Mayo Sauce
If you’re trying to incorporate fish into your diet, this taco fish bowl will be your new rotation. Filled with white fish fillet with taco seasoning, red cabbage, fresh mango salsa, chipotle lime mayo, and cilantro lime cauliflower rice, this recipe is so healthy and perfect if you’re eating low-carb meals. (Via Not Enough Cinnamon)
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