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bowl meals

Delicious Bowl Meals for Busy Days – Ready in 20 Minutes or Less!


  • Author: Olivia Brown
  • Total Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 bowl 1x

Description

These delicious bowl meals are perfect for hectic weekdays—each one is ready in 20 minutes or less! Whether you’re craving something hearty, plant-based, or globally inspired, these quick-prep recipes offer satisfying combinations of grains, proteins, veggies, and sauces—all in one bowl.


Ingredients

Scale

(Choose based on your preferred variation. Here’s a basic customizable list with suggestions.)

  • Base Options (choose one):

    • 1 cup cooked quinoa

    • 1 cup cooked brown rice

    • 1 cup couscous

    • 1 cup cauliflower rice

  • Protein Options (choose one):

    • 1 cup grilled chicken strips

    • ¾ cup chickpeas or black beans

    • 1 can tuna or salmon

    • 1 cup tofu or tempeh, cubed

  • Vegetables (mix and match):

    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

    • ½ cup roasted sweet potato

    • ½ cup steamed broccoli

    • ½ avocado, sliced

    • 1 cup baby spinach or chopped kale

  • Sauce or Dressing (choose one):

    • 2 tbsp tahini lemon dressing

    • 2 tbsp soy-ginger sauce

    • 2 tbsp garlic yogurt dressing

    • 2 tbsp spicy peanut sauce


Instructions

  1. Choose your desired base and prepare according to package instructions (or use pre-cooked).

  2. Select a protein and prepare it—grill, sauté, or use pre-cooked or canned options.

  3. Wash and prep your vegetables. You can roast, steam, or serve raw depending on the combo.

  4. Assemble your bowl: Start with the base, layer on protein, add veggies, and finish with sauce.

  5. Mix and enjoy! Optionally top with seeds, herbs, or a lime wedge for extra flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Global Fusion

Keywords: customizable dinner bowls