What's a buddha bowl?
(source: Cookie And Kate)
To put it simply, it's kind of like the vegetarian version of a poke bowl, where you replace meat-based protein in a typical poke bowl to plant-based protein. It's a colourful spin to your regular plain salad bowl for sure.
In making a buddha bowl, it essentially follows a few simple rules:
1. Greens: Salads, lettuce, spinach, etc
2. Proteins: Chickpeas, tofu, corns, etc
3. Grains: brown rice, quinoa, etc
4. Healthy carbs: any kinds of fruits
5. Dressing: any kind that you fancy
Just put these elements together, and voila! You've got yourself a buddha bowl. But, just in case you need more ideas, here are some simple recipes you could try:
#1 Tandoori Glory Bowl
Ingredients:
1. Cauliflowers, cut into florrets
2. Chickpeas
3. Big red onions, sliced into rings or wedges
4. Brown rice or any other types you prefer
5. Store-bought tandoori spice
6. Olive oil
7. Salt and pepper
Steps:
1. Place cauliflowers, chickpeas and onions on a pan.
2. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper, and tandoori spice. Make sure to coat evenly.
3. Place it in the oven for 20 minutes.
4. Put everything together in a bowl, with rice as the base.
(source: feastingathome.com)
#2 Sweet Potato Chickpea Bowl
Ingredients:
1. Any vegetables you have on hand (this recipes uses kale and broccolini)
2. Sweet potatoes, chopped into cubes
3. Chickpeas
4. Curry and chilli powder
5. Garlic powder or minced garlics
6. Red onions, sliced in wedges
7. Salt and pepper
8. Olive oil
Steps:
1. Place sweet potatoes and red onions on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
2. Put in the oven for 10 minutes, then take out to flip. Add the other vegetables, add in more seasonings then bake for another 5 minutes.
3. In a cooking pan, mix chickpeas with curry, chilli and garlic powder (or minced) along with salt and pepper.
4. Add oil and toss together until light brown.
5. Put everything together in a bowl and serve with rice.
6. Sprinkle dressing of your choice (optional)
(source: minimalistbaker.com)
#3 Green Goddess Sushi Bowl
Ingredients:
1. Sushi rice
2. Rice vinegar
3. Asparagus
4. Avocado
5. Lime juice
6. Cucumber
7. Green bell pepper
8. Nori (seaweed)
9. Mayonnaise
10. Sriracha
Steps:
1. Cook the sushi rice.
2. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl and microwave for about 15 seconds.
3. Slice avocado, cucumber and bell pepper thinly then put aside. Drizzle lime juice on avocado to avoid browning.
4. Sauté the asparagus in a pan.
5. Mix mayonnaise with sriracha.
6. Pour the vinegar mixture onto rice and mix together evenly.
7. Scoop the rice in a bowl then top with all the sliced veggies.
8. Drizzle with sriracha mayo.
(source: liveeatlearn.com)
#4 Roasted Veggies Buddha Bowl
Ingredients:
1. Sweet potatoes, roughly cut
2. Medium red onions
3. Chickpeas
4. Curry powder
5. Minced garlic, chilli powder
6. Veggies of your choice
Steps:
1. Arrange sweet potatoes in a sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Add chickpeas. (covered in curry powder, minced garlic, chilli powder). Bake for 20-25 minutes.
2. In a bowl, make a bed of veggies, then put all the roasted veggies on top.
3. Serve with any creamy dressing of your choice.
(source: liveeatlearn.com)
These recipes are so incredibly easy they take about 30 minutes tops to make! No excuses now, folks. This is your sign to start eating healthy. Your body will thank you later.
