Dinner in a bowl. What could be easier? They tend to come together in a matter of minutes. They're simple to make and simple to hold and best of all, you can prep a few of them for yourself and store them for future dinners or lunches in the refrigerator. With a base of rice and topped with a slew of fresh herbs and sautéed vegetables, most are pretty damn healthy too. They're getting more and more popular these days. So we scanned the web for the best recipes to try right now and discovered these four flavorful meals that are sure to please.
Tuna Poke Bowl
Tuna Poke Bowl
Poke (pronounced poe-KAY), the bite-size marinated fish salad famous in Hawaii, has crossed the Pacific to become the bowl meal of the moment, served in eateries from Los Angeles to New York. Thankfully, sushi-grade tuna (or salmon) is easy to come by—you can even buy it frozen (it makes the meat easier to slice up too). This easy-to-follow recipe by culinary scientist Jessica Gavin outlines the basic bowl and offers ways to adjust it to suit your tastes.
Steak Burrito Bowl
Steak Burrito Bowl
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Chicken Larb With
Coconut Rice Bowl
Chicken Larb With Coconut Rice Bowl
Larb is a traditional Thai salad and regarded as the "unofficial" national dish of Laos. According to chef and cookbook author Gaby Dalkin, "it hits all the flavor spots—spicy, meaty, herby, pickle-y." She breaks down the dish for a simple recipe that you can make at home, including the sticky, sweet coconut rice. This makes an impressive meal for guests but also packs up and keeps nicely, so it's ideal for prepping as weekday lunches too.
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Saag Paneer Bowl
Saag Paneer Bowl
If you're looking for a satisfying, yet meat-free option, this popular Indian dish comes together in no time and is as hearty as it is healthy. The fresh paneer cheese doesn't melt when it cooks—it sears and browns slightly, giving it a nice toothsome texture. The rest of the dish is packed with classic Indian spices, plenty of creamy spinach and just a touch of heat. If you can't find paneer cheese, you can swap it out for tofu.
FYI
Poke began in Hawaii with fishermen seasoning the cut-offs from the fish they just caught to serve as an end of the day snack.
Poke began in Hawaii with fishermen seasoning the cut-offs from the fish they just caught to serve as an end of the day snack.