Bowl Meals

Peanut Tofu

A spicy peanut sauce drenches pan-fried tofu and stir fry vegetables in these simple and delicious peanut tofu bowls.

Carrot Soup

Roasted carrots and brown butter take a humble carrot soup to a new level of yum. PS this recipe got props from Chef Gordon Ramsay. Try it!

Overhead view of Bún chả in a bowl with rice noodles and vegetables.

Bún Chả (Vietnamese Meatballs)

$16.30 recipe / $4.07 serving

Bún chả (Vietnamese Meatballs) are simple, light, fresh, and perfect for a hot summer day or as a make-ahead meal.

Close up overhead view of cornmeal and vegetables in red sauce in a bowl with a fork on the side.

Summer Vegetables in Red Sauce

$8.15 recipe / $1.36 serving

Colorful summer vegetables simmered in a red sauce and spooned over warm polenta make a hearty and inexpensive summer meal.

Sausage and Vegetables in glass meal prep containers.

Sausage and Vegetable Skillet

$8.91 recipe / $2.23 serving

This super fast and easy Sausage and Vegetable Skillet is the ultimate busy-day meal and is perfect for meal prep!

One Pot Veggie Rice Bowl

$1.29 each

This simple veggie rice bowl can be made with just one pot and a hot plate, or a rice cooker. It's a simple meal when resources are limited! BudgetBytes.com

Beef and Cauliflower Taco Skillet

$7.74 recipe / $1.94 serving

This beef and cauliflower taco skillet has layers of flavor, color, and texture, and all of your favorite taco flavors in one hearty bowl.

Curry Roasted Vegetable Bowls

$6.10 recipe / $1.53 serving

These curry roasted vegetable bowls are colorful, full of vibrant flavors, and the leftovers pack up well for your weekly meal prep!

Overhead view of a peanut tofu noodle bowl with a black fork on the side

Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowls

$10.40 recipe / $2.60 serving

These Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowls feature light and airy rice noodles, cold crunchy vegetables, and a deliciously bright peanut lime dressing.

Overhead view of a Kale and White Bean Power Bowl with a fork in the side

Kale and White Bean Power Bowls

$5.81 recipe / $1.45 serving

These kale and white bean power bowls are full of flavor, texture, protein, fiber, and other nutrients. Perfect for meal prep!

Overhead view of sheet pan with bbq meatballs, pineapple, peppers, and onions, tongs on the side

Sheet Pan BBQ Meatballs

$7.84 recipe / $1.96 serving

These Sheet Pan BBQ Meatballs are easy, colorful, and delicious. Plus the leftovers hold up great, so they're meal prep friendly!

Cottage Cheese Crab Bowl

$1.21 each

This Cottage Cheese Crab Bowl is the perfect light, fresh, and filling lunch for summer. It also meal preps well, so pack a few to take to work for lunch!