Teriyaki Aubergine Bowls with Radishes and Chopsticks

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.

A bowl filled with sliced chicken, veg and rice next to a small plate of chopped herbs

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.

Bowl of sushi rice topped with raw salmon and vegetables

Buddha bowls with sweet potato and chickpeas

Eat the rainbow with these colourful lunch or dinner bowls, loaded with veg and served with a creamy tahini drizzle.

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.

Prawn Rice Noodle Salad Recipe with Mango

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.

Tom Kha Soup Recipe with Chicken Meatballs

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.

Halloumi, eggi and salad bowl on a bed of pureed beetroot borani yogurt

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.

Falafel and Hummus Bowl with Beetroot Recipe

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.

Four bowls of grains on a dark background

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.

Simple Gnocchi Recipe with Squash and Rocket

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.