Creating The Perfect Buddha Bowl in 5 Easy Steps
Since adopting a whole food plant-based way of eating, I have fallen in love with Buddha bowls, also referred to as power bowls, hippie bowls, grain bowls, burrito bowls, etc. Whatever you prefer to call them, these colorful bowls of vegetables, grains and protein are designed to help us throw together a quick meal in 5 easy steps, while delivering tons of healthy and energy packed foods.
STEPS:
Choose A Base: anything that’s leafy green; lettuces, spinach, kale, collard greens, etc.
Add Protein, Grains or Starches: tofu, tempeh, any sort of grains, rice or bean, potatoes, sweet potatoes
Add Fruits and Veggies: asparagus, broccoli, cucumber, zucchini, peppers, peas, cauliflower, zucchini, apples, berries, grapes, mango, pear, dried fruit
Give It Some Crunch: nuts, seeds, baked chickpeas, whole grain croutons
Dress It Up: chives, scallions, cilantro, basil, citrus juice, rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, peanut sauce, tamari, Bragg Liquid Aminos
My 3 Go-To Bowl Recipes:
The Mediterranean Bowl
Base…mixed leaf lettuce greens, radiccio, spinach
Protein…garbanzo beans, quinoa, baked tofu with a Greek marinade
Fruit & Veggies…pear, cucumber, red/yellow/green pepper, red onion, tomatoes, olives
Crunch…sunflower seeds
Dress it up…hummus thinned with a little apple cider vinegar with oregano, mince garlic and lemon juice stirred in
South of the Border Bowl
Base…lettuce greens
Protein…black beans, pinto beans, brown rice
Fruit & Veggies…mango, grilled red/yellow/green pepper, red onion, tomatoes, corn, tomato, roasted sweet potato, avocado, black olives
Crunch…Pepitas
Dress it up…cilantro, lime juice, white balsamic vinegar, salsa, minced garlic
Asian Buddha Bowl
Base…mixed greens, grated carrots
Protein…crispy baked tofu nuggets, wild rice
Fruit & Veggies…mandarin oranges, bell pepper, green onions, broccoli, red cabbage, snap peas, grilled baby bok choy
Crunch…toasted sesame seeds
Dressing…peanut butter thinned down with rice vinegar, tamari/liquid aminos/soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, fresh squeezed orange. Or try this Easy Thai Peanut Sauce.
