Recipes and Cooking Food Trends 15 Satisfying Meals in a Bowl You Can Make Instead of Soup By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 28, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jason Donnelly These meals aren't soup, and they're not cold cereal, either. They're just as flavor-packed and nutrient-rich as a plated meal, but they happen to be served in a bowl. (Which, in our opinion, makes them even better.) So get in on the trend of burrito bowls, smoothie bowls, noodle bowls, and other meals in bowls to inspire this week's menu. 01 of 15 Quinoa and Butternut Bowl View Recipe Con Poulos Stir cinnamon and nutmeg-infused butternut squash, maple syrup, and lemon juice into cooked quinoa. While this is technically a brunch recipe, we think it's savory and filling enough to pass for lunch or dinner. A poached egg on top complements the flavors perfectly. 02 of 15 Sesame-Shrimp Noodle Bowl View Recipe Jason Donnelly Colorful vegetables, succulent shrimp, and an irresistible sesame-soy sauce make this noodle bowl practically a work of art. Since we've added shrimp and tofu to the mix, it packs a whopping 33 grams of protein per serving. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's truly a recipe worth bookmarking for later. 5-Ingredient Dinners You (Yes, You!) Can Create on the Busiest Evenings 03 of 15 Korean Bibimbap View Recipe Hannah Bigot Build your own Korean-inspired rice bowl using our recipe, which starts with a delicious bulgogi-marinated steak and ends with a just-spicy-enough gochujang (red chili paste) sauce. Don't forget to put an egg on it. 04 of 15 Butternut Burrito Bowls View Recipe Blaine Moats This burrito bowl tastes amazing, but it's especially good for people on a Paleo diet. The classic burrito bowl gets a healthy makeover here by swapping the rice for spiralized butternut squash. It's a delicious plant-based meal as-is, but you can definitely add some chicken or another protein. 05 of 15 Chicken and Chickpea Buddha Bowls View Recipe Blaine Moats Vegetables galore, a bit of chicken, and crunchy chickpeas: This healthy buddha bowl recipe feeds both your stomach and your soul. And while you can opt for purchased chickpeas, we highly recommend roasting your own. That way, you'll have leftovers for a nutritious snack later. 06 of 15 Bacon and Egg Rice Bowls View Recipe Andy Lyons Is it breakfast? Is it lunch? We won't judge if you make this cheesy bacon and egg breakfast bowl for every meal of the day. It's a five-ingredient meal (plus a few pantry staples) you can easily make whenever you need a bowl of nourishment. Our Best Breakfast-for-Dinner Ideas 07 of 15 Winter Garden Polenta View Recipe Andy Lyons Creamy polenta is topped with a variety of vegetables in this healthy bowl recipe that's perfect for warming cold nights. Top everything with crumbled Parmesan (because why wouldn't you?). Even better, this easy bowl meal comes together in your slow cooker. 08 of 15 Ginger-Berry Smoothie Bowl Andy Lyons Breakfast in a bowl is not limited to cereal. For this smoothie bowl recipe, we've combined beautiful strawberries and beets. Bonus: The berries, beets, and ginger can help reduce inflammation. 09 of 15 Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry View Recipe Blaine Moats No need to order takeout with this easy bowl recipe for dinner. Make a sauce, add the squash and chickpeas, and voila! Serve the curry over your favorite hot-cooked whole grain and a sprinkle of cilantro. Homemade Curry Recipes You Can Make in Under 45 Minutes 10 of 15 Chicken Meatball Noodle Bowl View Recipe Andy Lyons This recipe is part salad, part pasta with meatballs. Just toss the mixture in a bowl with the delicious from-scratch lime juice and honey sauce and no one will ask questions. Complete with rice noodles, this dinner is also entirely gluten-free. 11 of 15 Spicy Beef-Noodle Bowl View Recipe Andy Lyons Skip the takeout menu drawer and make this beef and broccoli dish instead. With only seven ingredients and a start-to-finish time of 20 minutes, making it yourself is probably easier, anyway. No chopsticks are required. 12 of 15 Veggie and Fish Noodle Bowl View Recipe Blaine Moats If you're looking for a new way to use tilapia, this is the bowl meal for you. Fresh broccoli and carrots add nutrients and color to this stunning noodle bowl. By quickly baking the fish under high heat, your dinner will be ready in 25 minutes flat. 13 of 15 Hot Grains Power Bowl View Recipe Andy Lyons Sure, oatmeal is always served in a bowl. But this recipe is so much more filling than the typical version. Multigrain hot cereal combined with carrots and dried fruit takes plain oatmeal almost to the level of carrot cake. We use almond milk to keep the dish nondairy, but you can use whatever you like. Love Oatmeal? Try These Overnight Oats! 14 of 15 Soba Noodle Bowl View Recipe Andy Lyons At first glance, you may think "this looks like soup." It might, but we'd argue that the ratio between broth and chicken, soba, carrots, and sugar snap peas disqualifies it from the soup category. Either way, jalapeño pepper and soy sauce give the noodle bowl an unexpected kick. 15 of 15 Burrito Bowls View Recipe Blaine Moats Considering how delicious these burrito bowls are, the kids will never know you swapped the rice for cauliflower rice. The toss-together one-dish dinner is an easy, low-carb meal anyone can enjoy by adding their favorite toppings. And if you've got leftovers on hand, you can add pork loin or chicken. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit