From breakfast smoothie bowls to hearty chilli, we've got lots of bowl food ideas for you to try.
Easy bowl food recipes
Spiced grains with peas, spinach and jammy eggs
A riot of colour, this buttery freekeh bowl is packed with spinach and peas, and flavoured with cumin, coriander and turmeric. A great veggie meal, on the table in 30 minutes.
Chicken burrito bowl
Make this veg-packed burrito bowl for a filling lunch or dinner – it’s ideal for meal-prepping as it keeps well overnight.
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Aubergine teriyaki bowls
This 30-minute vegan bowl recipe is packed with fresh flavours of crunchy radishes, fiery ginger and zesty lime. More aubergine recipes here.
Salmon poke bowl
Can dinner get any more colourful than this? Match salmon, red pepper and sushi rice with a dressing made from soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha and lime juice for a bowl of big flavours.
Chicken and ginger congee
Mix up your porridge with our savoury congee topped with crispy fried chicken, ginger and garlic. Traditionally a breakfast dish, but satisfying at any time of the day.
Mango and prawn noodle salad bowl
Check out our quick and easy noodle salad recipe with fresh king prawns, sweet and juicy mango and crunchy veggies. This super bright bowl is low in calories and ready in 25 minutes – an easy midweek meal for the family.
Chicken meatball tom kha gai
Check out our quick and easy Thai coconut soup recipe. This tom kha gai is packed with plenty of flavour and ready in just 20 minutes. Create a Thai feast with our ideas here, including Thai fishcakes, massaman curry and refreshing watermelon salad.
Diner-style chilli
This bowl food recipe is based on a simple US chilli served in bars and diners in small bowls or cups. It's also a great chilli to serve in burgers and hot dogs, or over nachos.
Halloumi breakfast bowls
Check out our vibrant breakfast bowl with salty pan-fried halloumi and creamy beetroot borani, topped with crunchy dukkah. This wholesome recipe comes from food writer John Gregory-Smith.
Falafel and hummus grain bowl
Check out this colourful vegan bowl with fragrant falafel, crunchy beets and warm grains. This easy recipe is a simple yet stylish midweek meal for two. Try plenty more vegan dinner ideas here.
Steak bulgogi bowls
Check out these Korean steak bowls. Rump steak is marinated in Korean red pepper paste for extra flavour, and then served in a bowl of fresh veggies and steamed brown rice.
Antipasti rigatoni
Our recipe for antipasti rigatoni is a great Italian-inspired recipe for a speedy, healthy supper. Using the best Italian antipasti ingredients and combining it with pasta is ideal for a midweek meal. We have plenty of quick pasta recipes to try here.
Vegan buddha bowl salad
Check out this low-calorie vegan buddha bowl. This bright and colourful bowl of goodness is an easy way to get some nutritional balance into your day.
Quick and easy grain bowls
We’ve created four quick and easy grain bowls. These super simple recipes are packed with flavour and take no time at all to whip up. Use a shop-bought grain pouch and add your own toppings for a speedy after-work meal.
Vegan chilli tofu ramen
Nothing is more comforting than a warming bowl of ramen. Our chilli tofu version is vegan and low-cal and packs in loads of fresh flavours. Here are some quick vegan dinner ideas to try.
Easy chicken mole
A great bowl food recipe. This easy chicken mole uses a clever product to mean it's ready in less than an hour and is under 300 calories – perfect for a midweek treat.
Potato, chorizo and kale stew
Fluffy potatoes, spicy chorizo and warm, comforting stew – what more could you want from a quick and easy midweek meal this winter?
Fajita bowl with cauliflower rice
Our fajita bowl with cauli rice is quick and easy to make, vegan, low calorie and 5:2 diet-friendly – but still really delivers on flavour.
Buddah bowls with shredded sprouts and beets
Buddha bowls are generous portions of good-for-you ingredients piled into a bowl as a healthy but filling salad. They’re balanced in grains, protein, veggies and carbs, so choose what you fancy and get filling. Think of this as a savoury smoothie bowl: it’s all about those toppings.
Gnocchi with squash, amaretti and rocket
Amaretti may seem like a strange addition to a savoury dish, but in this bowl food recipe for gnocchi with squash, amaretti and rocket, the subtle, sweet crunch really works. It's vegetarian and ready in just 30 minutes – perfect for a midweek meal.
Breakfast smoothie bowl
Breakfast smoothie bowls are a big trend and it's all about how you arrange your toppings. Experiment with different fruits and veg and any superfood toppings you can get your hands on. We have more low-calorie breakfast recipes here.
Ramen noodles with chilli salmon
Salmon is a great choice for a quick midweek supper for two. This Asian-inspired recipe sees salmon cooked in a zingy broth with chilli and soy, then served over instant noodles. A complete meal in a bowl. Inspired to make noodle soup? We have more recipes here.
Dan Doherty's duck congee
Found all over Asia, congee is essentially a comforting bowl of rice porridge. Traditionally it’s just the rice and it’s kind of soupy, but this recipe uses chicken stock to cook the rice and serves it with duck confit. A versatile base lends itself to so many different variations. You can do what you want with it – try adding hot sauce and a runny egg.
Chicken satay with rice
This high-protein chicken rice bowl is great if you’re looking for something quick. Spoon our nutty peanut sauce over caramelised chicken, serve with pickled veg and you’re good to go.
Harissa chicken meatballs with bulgar
This recipe for harissa chicken meatballs with bulgar is quick, easy and healthy, but packs a flavour punch.
Chicken sesame noodles
Forget the takeaway on a Saturday night, this chicken noodle dish is super quick and much more healthy. The sesame seeds add a great crunch and flavour to the dish. Here are plenty more DIY takeaway recipes.
Falafel mezze bowl
This easy falafel mezze bowl makes a great vegetarian midweek meal and takes just 25 minutes to put together.
10-minute Moroccan prawn rice bowl
Our 10-minute Moroccan prawn rice bowl delivers big flavours in no time. Plus it's under 500 calories, making it perfect for a midweek meal.
Vegan burrito bowl
Try our vegan burrito bowl recipe with zingy lime, red pepper, sweetcorn, pinto beans and guac. It delivers all the big flavours you'd want, just without the calories.
Chicken and broad bean pilaf
Pilaf makes the best fast rice dish. This healthy chicken recipe serves 2 and can be whipped up in half an hour. Add broad beans and flaked almonds, then serve.
Big bowl chickpea salad
Our vegetarian big bowl chickpea salad is super quick and easy to make – perfect for lunch or a speedy supper.
Five-spice beef with sesame greens
An easy-to-follow recipe for slow-cooking a cheap cut of beef. With Asian flavours and sesame greens, this is a one-pot that friends and family will enjoy.
Supergreen broccoli pasta bowl
This supergreen broccoli pasta bowl recipe is easy, vegetarian, and ready in just 20 minutes – ideal for a nutritious midweek meal.
Sticky pork and mangetout stir-fry
Pork, noodles, mangetout: the three main ingredients for this quick and easy stir-fry. Spice it up with sweet chilli sauce to serve and tuck in for a fast midweek meal for two. We have more quick and easy stir-fry recipes here.
Prawn laksa (spicy noodle soup)
This quick meal for two hails from Malaysia and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Warming prawn noodle broth with spicy Laksa paste is topped with cucumber and coriander.
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Sriracha salmon poke bowl
Can dinner get any more colourful than this? Match salmon, red pepper and sushi rice with a dressing made from soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha and lime juice for a bowl of big flavours.
