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12 Rice Bowl Recipes That Turn Plain Rice Into Something Epic

Rice might seem simple, but with the right toppings and flavors, it can become the star of the meal. These 12 rice bowl recipes show just how exciting, satisfying, and creative a bowl of rice can be. From fresh veggies and savory proteins to bold sauces and spices, each bowl transforms plain rice into something unforgettable. Get ready to upgrade your lunch or dinner routine—one delicious bowl at a time.

Fajita Steak and Rice Bowl

Fajita Steak and Rice Bowl
Photo Credit: It is a Keeper.

My Fajita Steak and Rice Bowl combines tender marinated steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and fluffy rice, all topped with your favorite fixings. It’s an easy and customizable dish that brings the sizzle of fajitas into an incredible bowl format.

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Korean Ground Turkey & Rice Bowls

Korean Ground Turkey & Rice Bowls
Photo Credit: The Schmidty Wife.

This Korean Ground Turkey recipe is a fast, healthy, and convenient family weeknight dinner. With no prepping this meal comes together in only 20 minutes! Great served along with steamed vegetables, this is a meal you will come back to time and time again!

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Salmon Rice Crunch Bowl

Salmon Rice Crunch Bowl
Photo Credit: A Couple Cooks.

This salmon rice bowl recipe stars marinated salmon, fresh veggies, spicy mayo and crunchy bits of fried onion! It’s irresistible.

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Ground Chicken Rice Bowl

Ground Chicken Rice Bowl
Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

This Ground Chicken Rice Bowl is a healthy and flavorful dinner! It’s made with cabbage sauteed in an Asian sauce and served over rice.

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Hoedeopbap – Korean sashimi rice bowl

Hoedeopbap - Korean sashimi rice bowl
Photo Credit: Caroline’s Cooking.

This Korean sashimi rice rice bowl is a simple, light and wonderfully balanced mix of raw fish, rice, crunchy vegetables and a sweet-spicy sauce. Easy and delicious!

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Vietnamese-style pork and rice bowl

Vietnamese-style pork and rice bowl
Photo Credit: Caroline’s Cooking.

This Vietnamese-style pork and rice bowl is a perfect quick meal – easy to make, full of flavor and the leftovers make a great banh mi sandwich. Delicious!

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Salmon poke bowl

Salmon poke bowl
Photo Credit: Caroline’s Cooking.

This salmon poke bowl is such a wonderful mix of seasoned fresh fish over rice with a couple of veggie sides for added flavor and texture. It’s a delicious combination, and comes together quickly with just a few ingredients.

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Chipotle Chicken Bowls

Chipotle Chicken Bowls
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

Easy dinner recipes are the name of the game in our house. Hubby and I love some heat, but the kiddos can’t handle it quite yet, so making an easy, one-dish meal that includes a zesty sauce lets them eat a milder version while we heat it up.

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Easy Mexican Veggie Bowl (Mexican Rice Bowl)

Easy Mexican Veggie Bowl (Mexican Rice Bowl)
Photo Credit: Lemon Blossoms.

This easy Mexican Veggie Bowl is made with caramelized roasted veggies, the most delicious and creamy avocado rice (aka green rice), protein-rich beans, corn, fresh tomatoes and all the best toppings! A healthy dinner option excellent for any day of the week.

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Shrimp Rice Bowls

Shrimp Rice Bowls
Photo Credit: The Salty Marshmallow.

Shrimp Rice Bowls with homemade spicy mayo sauce are loaded with flavor and are SO easy to make! These bowls feature marinated shrimp, colorful veggies, tender rice and plenty of spicy mayo to create the best combination of textures and flavors.

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Low Carb Chili Garlic Steak Rice Bowl

Low Carb Chili Garlic Steak Rice Bowl
Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

This Low Carb Chili Garlic Steak Rice Bowl uses leftover steak and cauliflower rice for a quick and easy healthier take on a rice bowl!

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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

Meal prep just leveled up. These Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls are smoky, creamy, bold, and built for busy weeks.

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