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Lightened-Up Swedish Meatball Bowl
Description
A modern Nordic bowl with classic flavors—creamy dill meatballs, whole grain rice, and bright summery vegetables.
Ingredients
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!)
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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
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Mix all meatball ingredients until just combined. Roll into small balls.
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Heat oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides (6–8 minutes). Transfer to plate.
3. Make the Sauce
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In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in broth and bring to simmer.
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Reduce heat, stir in Skyr, dill, and mustard. Return meatballs to pan and simmer 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
4. Steam Veggies
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While meatballs simmer, steam peas and carrots until tender.
5. Assemble Bowls
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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