This easy Spring Roll Bowl recipe is a vibrant and healthy meal that is on the table in less than 30 minutes! You still get to enjoy the flavor you love from fresh spring rolls, transformed into a delicious bowl recipe!
Want more 30-Minute Meals? Try Chicken Caprese, Egg Roll in a Bowl, Air Fryer Salmon Bites, or Greek Burgers!
We created these Spring Roll Bowls as a convenient way to get the delicious flavors of Fresh Spring Rolls, without the work. Everything is thrown in a bowl and drizzled with a homemade peanut sauce that will make your tastebuds sing! They’re perfectly practical for weeknight enjoyment, and just look how pretty they are.
Ever since our trip to Southeast Asia I’ve been craving all of our favorite Vietnamese and Thai inspired recipes (like Pho and Banh Mi Sandwiches). Any of those flavors I can mimic, bring my right back to that amazing experience! (You can find our travel itinerary, here).
Make Peanut Sauce and Chop Veggies: Blend sauce ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Add a little water, if needed. Slice and chop all vegetables and herbs.
Prepare Noodles and Serve: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with a tablespoon or two of sweet chili sauce and a few tablespoons of the peanut sauce until well coated. Toss to combine. Spoon noodles in bowls and top with sliced avocado, carrot, mango, bell pepper, Serrano pepper, cucumber, peanuts, and chopped herbs. Add chicken, shrimp or crispy tofu, if desired then drizzle with extra sweet chili sauce and peanut sauce!
To Make Ahead: Chop veggies and make spring roll sauces up to 2 days ahead of time, stored in the fridge. The rice noodles are best cooked fresh, so they don’t clump together and harden.
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I originally shared this recipe July 2016. Updated June 2022 and May 2024.
]]>We’ve got four of the BEST Mason Jar Salad recipes for you, that only take 15 minutes to prep and stay good for up to 5 days. Choose from BBQ Chicken Salad, Thai Salad, Greek Salad, or Tortellini Caprese Salad, all with a printable recipe.
Want more yummy salads? Try this Taco Salad, Burrata Salad, Cheeseburger Salad, or htis Asian Chicken Salad!
We’re talking one simple recipe, and you’ve got lunch figured out for the week! They are perfect to grab on the go and eat at a picnic at the park, or on the side of the pool. Plus, they only take 15 minutes to prep and stay good in the fridge for up to 5 days.
I have FOUR delicious recipes for you to mix it up with, and this recipe printable with all four recipes! Enjoy a Tortellini Caprese Salad, BBQ Chicken Salad, Greek Salad, or a Thai Inspired Salad. So grab your jars and let’s make this your summer obsession too.
Prep Ingredients: Chop any veggies, cook protein, make dressing, and prep ingredients.
Assemble: The dressing goes in first (so it doesn’t make any ingredients soggy), then the chopped veggies, protein, and greens are added last, tightly packed on top. Salads can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just dump in a bowl and enjoy!
Find all four recipes HERE.
Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside. Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and whisk well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Divide dressing among the mason jars. Add onion, cherry tomatoes, tortellini, cucumber, orange bell pepper, onion and cheese. Top with lettuce– tightly pack the jar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper then apply mason jar lid. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
(Full recipe here).
Toss chicken in a bowl then toss with barbecue sauce. Mix all dressing ingredients together until smooth. Add ¼ cup of dressing to each jar. Top with carrot, onion, black beans, corn, bbq chicken, bell pepper, jalapeño, cheese, and cilantro. Add lettuce, pressing down to pack it in and fill the jar. Apply lid. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. (Full recipe here).
Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl then whisk well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Divide dressing among the mason jars. Add cucumber, tomato, onion, olives, and feta. Top with mixed greens– tightly pack the jar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and then apply mason jar lid. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. (Full recipe here).
Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and whisk well to combine. Add water to thin the dressing a little, to a smooth, creamy consistency. Divide dressing among the mason jars. Add bell pepper, edamame, carrot, chicken or shrimp, green onion, cilantro, then coleslaw mix. Top with romaine to fill the jar, then a spoonful of peanuts. Apply lid and refrigerate salad for up to 5 days. (Full recipe here).
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Our easy Chicken Caprese recipe has juicy chicken breasts baked in a simple balsamic reduction with melted mozzarella, fresh tomato, and basil. It’s healthy, flavorful, and made all in one pan.
Do you love one pot meals as much as I do? I recommend this Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Mongolian Beef, Cottage Pie, or Meatballs Arrabbiata!
This Chicken Caprese recipe is proof you can have a beautifully impressive looking dinner on the table in just about 30 minutes. I love that it pulls from the fresh flavors of a traditional caprese salad to create a flavorful chicken dish that will steal the show on any table. The key is to use fresh tomatoes from a local famers market, or grown from your garden if you’re that lucky!
Sear Chicken and Make Sauce: Season chicken on both sides with oil, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper then sear in a hot pan with oil, until golden brown on each side. In a bowl, combine diced red onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour mixture into the pan and simmer.
Bake: Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce on top. Place pan in oven and bake until chicken is cooked through. Top each chicken breast with a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese. Broil until the cheese has melted completely.
Serve: Add a fresh sliced tomato and basil on top. I love to serve chicken caprese with a green salad and fresh artisan bread.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I enjoy the cold chicken chopped over salad greens, for lunch.
To Freeze: You may freeze the chicken before adding the cheese and tomatoes in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then rewarm and add caprese toppings.
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I originally shared this recipe May 2019. Updated August 2021 and April 2024.
]]>These insanely flavorful Greek Burgers have seasoned turkey patties topped with feta aioli, grilled onions and arugula. The combination of flavors is absolutely delicious, and it’s a bonus that they’re healthy and protein-packed.
If you enjoy sandwiches and burgers, I highly recmomend our French Onion Burger, Sloppy Joes, and Cuban Sandwich.
It’s as though I’m trying to get sick of these Greek Burgers, with how often I’ve made them for dinner since first creating this recipe. They are insanely good. The burger patties have fresh parsley, mint and feta cheese inside. The feta aioli sounds fancy but takes 2-minutes to make. Pair them together and you have swoon-worthy Greek burgers that will be praised by the whole fam. Bonus that they’re super healthy and can be made in less than 30 minutes.
Make Burger Patties: Combine meat, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, roasted red peppers, breadcrumbs, feta, egg, salt and pepper. Squish together with your hands (or lightly with a meat chopped) until combined. Divide into 5 equal portions and form into patties, pressing a thumb imprint into the center of each.
Cook: Heat grill or cast iron pan over medium-high heat, and grease well. Add patties and cook for a few minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through (165 degrees F). Remove to a plate.
Prepare Toppings: Add onions to hot pan or grill and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly charred. Combine all the feta aioli ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined.
Serve burgers on buns, topped with onion, arugula and feta aioli.
To Make Ahead: The feta aioli can be made a few days in advance then stored in an airtight container in the fridge. You can mix and form the greek burger patties up to 1 day ahead of time. Store them covered well in the refrigerator.
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A breakfast plate of Gallo Pinto pinto and some eggs on the side takes me right back to Costa Rica. This dish is so beloved there, that it’s considered the country’s national dish, and I got help from locals to share this traditional Gallo Pinto recipe with all of you!
Cooking International recipes is a fun way to “travel” right from your home kitchen. Try my Chilaquiles, Spanish Paella, or Pad Thai.
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Sauté Vegetables: Heat pan and oil over medium heat. Once hot, add butter, bell pepper, onion and celery and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Combine: Add salsa lizano, drained black beans, ¼ cup bean broth from the can, chicken bouillon and cumin. Simmer for 5-8 minutes, until most of liquid evaporates.
Add Rice: Gently fold in rice. Cook on low for 10 minutes, only tossing occasionally using a spatula to scrap from the bottom of the pan and flip rice.
Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Add cilantro and toss in to combine. Serve with a warm tortilla on the side, fried or scrambled eggs, or fried plantains.
To Make Ahead: Store gallo pinto the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, sprinkle a little water, cover and re-steam on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
To Freeze: Place in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in refrigerator before reheating.
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I originally shared this recipe May 2022. Updated April 2024.
]]>These easy Air Fryer Meatballs are perfectly crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and only take a few minutes to make. Whip together a big batch and keep them in the freezer for a quick weeknight meal.
Want to try more air fryer recipes? Try my Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, or Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets.
Best way to cook meatballs: they cook quickly and have the perfect texture.
Meal Prep: The meatballs are freezer friendly and can reheat from frozen in the air fryer. Great for meal prep lunch buddah bowls, or to quickly throw together Swedish Meatballs or Green Curry Meatballs.
Mix Ingredients: Add all meatball ingredients EXCEPT the meat. Stir and rest for 10 minutes so the crackers can soak up the liquid. Add the meat and mix just until combined (don’t over mix).
Form Meatballs: Scoop meat mixture into 15 meatballs, about the size of golf balls, then gently sprinkle them all around with flour.
Air Fry: Preheat air fryer if needed then spray basket with cooking spray and add meatballs in one layer leaving a little space between each. Air fry for 9-11 minutes or until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve or Store leftover homemade air fryer meatballs in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To Make Ahead: These homemade air fryer meatballs can be made and shaped one day ahead of time (depending on the freshness of the meat). Keep in an airtight container in the fridge then cook when you’re ready.
To Freeze: for uncooked meatballs, “flash freeze” on a cookie sheet first to prevent them from sticking together. Both cooked and uncooked meatballs freeze well in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer.
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I originally shared this recipe January 2022. Updated March 2024.
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