Lightened-Up Swedish Meatball Bowl

Servings: 4 Total Time: 45 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
Lightened-Up Swedish Meatball Bowl with Peas, Carrots, Pickled Cucumber Salad & Quick Pickled Red Onions A fresh twist on a classic—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Lightened-Up Swedish Meatball Bowl

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 25 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 45 mins
Servings: 4

Description

A modern Nordic bowl with classic flavors—creamy dill meatballs, whole grain rice, and bright summery vegetables.

Ingredients

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For the Swedish Meatballs

For the Light Dill Cream Sauce

For the Bowl

For the Pickled Cucumber Salad

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Instructions

1. Make the Pickles (First!)

  1. In two small bowls, combine ingredients for cucumber salad and red onion pickles separately. Let sit at least 20 minutes to lightly pickle.

2. Prepare Meatballs

  1. Mix all meatball ingredients until just combined. Roll into small balls.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides (6–8 minutes). Transfer to plate.

3. Make the Sauce

  1. In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in broth and bring to simmer.
  2. Reduce heat, stir in Skyr, dill, and mustard. Return meatballs to pan and simmer 8–10 minutes until cooked through.

4. Steam Veggies

  1. While meatballs simmer, steam peas and carrots until tender.

5. Assemble Bowls

  1. Scoop grain base into each bowl. Top with meatballs and sauce, peas, and carrots. Garnish with cucumber salad and red onions.

Note

Swede Dish Tips

  • Make extra pickled cucumbers—great on sandwiches or toast
  • Swap turkey for lentil or mushroom-based meatballs for a plant-based twist
  • Add a soft-boiled egg or rye crispbread on the side for bonus fika vibes
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