Description
A Buddha Bowl is a nutrient-packed, customizable meal filled with colorful vegetables, grains, protein, and healthy fats. It’s the perfect one-bowl meal that’s both visually stunning and satisfying, offering a nourishing combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, rice, or couscous (your choice of grain)
1 cup chickpeas or black beans, cooked or canned (drained and rinsed)
1 cup roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash (diced)
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp hummus or tahini (for drizzling)
1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
1 tsp cumin (for sweet potatoes)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh greens like spinach or kale (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes (or butternut squash) in olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook your grain of choice (quinoa, rice, or couscous) according to the package instructions. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the veggies: shred the carrots, slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the avocado.
- Once the sweet potatoes are roasted and the grain is ready, assemble your Buddha Bowl. Start with a base of cooked grain in a large bowl.
- Arrange the roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas (or black beans), shredded carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado on top of the grain. Feel free to arrange the ingredients in sections for a visually appealing bowl.
- Drizzle with hummus, tahini, or your favorite dressing. Garnish with fresh greens like spinach or kale, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your nourishing and customizable Buddha Bowl!
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken, tofu, tempeh, or hard-boiled eggs.
- Try using different grains like brown rice, farro, or barley.
- Add roasted Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, red onion, or steamed broccoli for more veggies.
- For a spicy kick, drizzle with sriracha or sprinkle chili flakes.
- For a vegan option, use avocado dressing or a simple vinaigrette with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes (for roasted sweet potatoes)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Assembling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
