Best Buddha Bowl Recipe
A nourishing way to enjoy a wide range of Whole Food Plant-Based ingredients in a single, visually appealing meal with their vibrant colors, varied textures, and balanced nutrition.
Equipment
- 1 Heavy Bottom Pot For Cooking the Grains or Rice
- 1 Steamer basket Steamed Vegetables
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Main Bowl Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cooked Quinoa, Brown Rice, or Farro
- 1 Cup Chickpeas Cooked or Canned Drained and Rinsed
- 1 Cup Steamed or Roasted Vegetables Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Carrots
- 2 Cups Mixed Greens Spinach, Kale, Arugula, Purple Cabbage
- 6 Cherry or Roma tomatoes Whole or Sliced
- 1 Avocado Sliced
- 1 Fresh Cucumber Sliced
- 1/2 Cup Kimchee Added Probiotics
- 2 TBSP Pumpkin or Sunflower Seeds
- Assorted Sliced Fruit Optional for added taste.
- Fresh Sprouts and Herbs Garnish and Flavor
Tahini Dressing Ingredients
- 2 TBSP Tahini
- 2 TBSP Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 TBSP Chickpea liquid or Water Adjust for desired consistency
- 2 TBSP Soy Milk
- 1 TSP Tamari or Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 TSP Date or Maple Syrup
- 1 TSP Finely Minced Garlic
- Cayenne and Ground Black Pepper To Taste
Instructions
Main Bowl Instructions
- Prepare your choice of quinoa, brown rice or farro according to package instructions.
- Steam or roast your preferred vegetables until tender.
- In a bowl, arrange the cooked quinoa, brown rice or farro as the base.
- Add chickpeas, steamed/roasted vegetables, mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado slices, and kimchee on top of the grains.
Tahini Dressing Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, soy milk, soy sauce or tamari, maple or date syrup, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Taste the dressing and season with desired pepper to your liking. The soy sauce or tamari will add some saltiness, so adjust accordingly.
- If the dressing is too thick, gradually add a bit more water, a teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
Final Assembly
- Drizzle the tahini dressing over the Buddha Bowl
- Toss the ingredients in the bowl gently to coat them with the dressing.
- Now, Enjoy your delicious and nutritious WFPB Buddha Bowl!
Notes
Have fun with it, make it your own creation!
Feel free to customize this Buddha Bowl by adding other WFPB ingredients you love. This recipe provides a balanced mix of whole grains, legumes, vegetables, healthy fats, and a flavorful tahini dressing to tie it all together. Please note that the calorie counts are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.