Un-bowl-ievable: 21 Recipes You Won’t Believe Fit in One Bowl

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“Un-bowl-ievable: 21 Recipes You Won’t Believe Fit in One Bowl” showcases a variety of meals that can be prepared and served in a single container. This collection focuses on convenient, efficient cooking methods that minimize cleanup. From breakfast quinoa bowls to crunchy shrimp sushi bowls, these recipes demonstrate how diverse ingredients can come together in a single dish. The compilation aims to provide practical meal ideas for those seeking simplicity in their cooking routine without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

savory quinoa breakfast bowl
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If you’ve ever had the pleasure of starting your day at First Watch, chances are you’ve encountered their made from scratch power bowls. This vibrant copycat recipe of their quinoa breakfast bowl features protein-rich quinoa alongside spicy Italian sausage, oven-roasted mushrooms and tomatoes, tender kale with a homemade zesty lemon white balsamic dressing. It’s then crowned with butter-basted eggs and garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese. It’s so delicious!

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Wagyu Beef Chili with Homemade Chili Powder

Wagyu Beef Chili with Homemade Chili Powder by Gimme From Scratch
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This hearty and flavorful wagyu beef chili is made with a blend of American wagyu beef and ground pork, along with a combination of homemade chili powder made with dried chile peppers and other seasonings that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re looking for a comforting meal on a chilly night or a dish to impress your friends and family, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Burrito Bowl

Chipotle Burrito Bowl by From Valeries Kitchen
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This Chipotle Burrito Bowl recipe combines the best of the famous restaurant recipes you love in one delicious meal. Make it a Chipotle night without leaving the house!

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Gumbo Z’herbes – Green Gumbo with Sausage and Ham

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This Green Gumbo recipe, famously known as Gumbo Z’Herbes is a classic Louisiana dish. This stew features a mix of tender greens, dark roux and smoked sausage and ham. It’s simple to prepare and full of comforting flavors.

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Garden Salsa Steak Bowl

Garden Salsa Steak Bowl by The Creative Bite
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Garden Salsa Steak Bowl is a healthy 20 minute recipe full of bold flavors and fresh ingredients! 5 simple ingredients come together to make a simple and delicious meal you can feel good about.

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Roasted Salmon Quinoa Bowl

Roasted Salmon Quinoa Bowls by Our Happy Mess
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These roasted salmon quinoa bowls with a punchy lime and chili dressing are full of protein, healthy fats, whole grains and, best of all, FLAVOR! They’re easy to make and come together quickly on a weeknight.

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Korean Inspired Ground Turkey Bowls

Korean Inspired Ground Turkey Bowls by Begin with Balance
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Inspired by Korean cuisine, these Korean ground turkey bowls make for a delicious, easy meal. The ground turkey and green onion mixture is packed with flavor and the quick pickled veggies provide color, crunch, and an extra pop of flavor. Serve it all over a bed of rice with your preferred toppings for a complete meal.

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BBQ Pulled Pork Bowls with Sweet Potato Fries

BBQ Pulled Pork Bowls with Sweet Potato Fries by Street Smart Nutrition
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These BBQ Pulled Pork Bowls are a semi-homemade dream! Let your local BBQ joint do the low & slow cooking for you. All you need to do is bake some sweet potato fries and toss up a batch of coleslaw. Pile your pulled pork bowls high with toppings to build a delicious meal with minimal effort.

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Beef Brisket Chili

Beef Brisket Chili by Gimme From Scratch
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This Texas inspired Beef Brisket Chili recipe is hearty and full of flavor. A robust stew of fall-apart tender chunks of brisket that’s cooked low and slow in a Dutch Oven on the stovetop. A classic comfort food loaded with layers of flavor. It’s a versatile dish that allows you to use fresh brisket or repurpose leftover brisket into a delicious chili. I’ve included instructions for both. And nope! There are no beans in this recipe! I hear you, Texas.

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Crunchy Shrimp Sushi Bowl

Crunchy Shrimp Sushi Bowl by White Kitchen Red Wine
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This easy sushi bowl recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your sushi craving! Packed full of tangy rice and loaded with your favorite toppings, you’ll want to make this for an easy dinner every day of the week. Add this one to your weekly meal prep for the best lunches ever!

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Bulgogi Bowl

Bulgogi Bowl by Britney Breaks Bread
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These easy bulgogi bowls are super flavorful and tender. It’s thinly sliced beef in a sweet and savory soy sauce marinade and eaten with fluffy white rice, spicy kimchi, a fried egg, and sliced fresh cucumber. Top with extra green onions and sesame seeds for a delicious Korean-inspired dinner!

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Tofu Buddha Bowl

Tofu Buddha Bowl by Sunglow Kitchen
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Tofu Buddha Bowl is a fresh, healthy, and delicious lunch or dinner you can make in around 30 minutes! It features crispy tofu, rice, an abundance of vegetables, and a spicy and nutty peanut butter sauce.

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Orange Ground Chicken Rice Bowl

Orange Ground Chicken Rice Bowl by Frugal Nutrition
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“This Ground Orange Chicken is an easy twist on your favorite American-Chinese takeout. Today we’re simplifying every step of this dish and making orange chicken with ground chicken! It’s simple to make, colorful and pairs great with broccoli and brown rice for a healthy and delicious meal.”

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Guinness Irish Stew

Guinness Irish Stew by Blue Bowl
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“Guinness Irish Stew is an easy-to-assemble dinner that’s packed with flavor! We’re using basic ingredients like potatoes, carrots, and onions along with flavorful American lamb and guinness to make a delicious dish that cooks to tender perfection in one pot.”

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Poke Bowl with Beets

Poke Bowl with Beets by Peel with Zeal
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“This easy vegan poke bowl recipe is a perfect no-cook dinner or work-from-home lunch. Unlike most vegan poke bowls, we made this one without tofu. Instead, we used marinated roasted beets, added lots of veggies like carrots and avocados, and topped it off with vegan sriracha mayonnaise.”

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Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Bowl by Gypsy Plate
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This Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is absolutely Irresist-A-Bowl! Tender juicy chicken, glistening in tasty sauce, alongside Asian coleslaw and creamy avocado. All atop a bed of hot rice. Yum!

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Mediterranean Bowls with Trader Joe’s

Mediterranean Bowls with Trader Joe's Greek Chickpeas by Little Black Skillet
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“Trader Joe’s Greek chickpeas are my newest dinner hack obsession, and one of my favorite ways to use the marinated chickpeas are in this all-in-one bowl dinner. Along with orzo, hummus, a simple Greek salad, and homemade tzatziki, it’s a meal the whole family loves, especially because it’s a build-your-own adventure kind of recipe.”

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Korean Cucumber Salad

Korean Cucumber Salad by The Yummy Bowl
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Korean cucumber salad, an oi muchim recipe, is a refreshing and delicious salad that you can find in any Korean restaurant. It’s a great side dish your favorite fried rice or Korean barbecue.

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Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl

Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl by Xoxo Bella
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“Pork egg roll in a bowl is a low-carb alternative to traditional egg rolls. This is an easy recipe with ground pork, veggies and other flavours which is sure to satisfy a craving for Asian food. I love this easy one pan meal. If you want something quick and simple for a busy weeknight dinner, consider this 15 minute meal! It’s cheaper and healthier than takeout but every bit as tasty – maybe even more!”

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Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl

Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Low Carb Tiktok Recipe) by Basics with Bails
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When the pizza craving hits but you’re on a low-carb diet, look no further than this cottage cheese pizza bowl. With all the delicious pizza flavors you’d have on a regular pizza night, without all the fat and calories.

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California Roll Sushi Bowls

California Roll Sushi Bowls by Princess Pinky Girl
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This California Roll Sushi Bowls recipe contains all the ingredients of a classic California Roll, but is made much easier into a delicious deconstructed roll-in-a-bowl–no rolling required! Perfect for a light lunch or a one-dish dinner, this simple combination of seasoned sushi rice, tender crab, crunchy vegetables, and creamy avocado is a quick way to prepare a favorite restaurant food in a budget-friendly, fraction-of-the-price fashion.

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I love to share recipes with real ingredients that are both sweet and savory (especially sweet:) My mission with Gimme From Scratch is to inspire you with recipes that will bring your families together in the kitchen. I'm introverted at heart but know how important socializing can be for maintaining good relationships, when writing not only am looking forward to sharing information - It's also building connections between readers who love good food as much as I do!

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