10 Delicious Buddha Bowls
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Buddha Bowls, Harvest Bowls, Veggie Bowls… Whatever you call them. They are my favorite go to dish in the whole world!
What is a Buddha Bowl?
Basically the whole buddha bowl concept came from how buddhist monks go out to the villagers with a bowl in their hands. The villagers then provide vegetarian food as offerings to the monks. Resulting in a beautiful and nutritious bowl to keep them fueled through out the day.
How to make a buddha bowl
Create a base of whole grains (brown rice, wild rice or quinoa) OR a bed of greens (kale, rainbow chard, or spinach).
Add a variety of vegetables.
Cover it with a delicious and nutritious sauce (like salsa or tahini).
Why I love them
As a Nutritionist I always recommend these to my clients because these veggie harvest bowls are so versatile, balanced, and packed with nutrition!
Buddha bowls can take on any type of flavor plus it’s an easy way to get in a serving of whole grain fiber and vegetables.
I’ve collected some of my very favorite deliciously balanced bowls for you to enjoy!
I recommend these recipes to anyone who’s just starting out with healthy cooking because you really can’t go wrong.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with using different vegetables and grains. This is about getting in a decent serving of vegetables so if you’re new to eating more veggies, simply start out with the ones you already know you like. When your feeling adventurous try some new ones and create a whole new bowl recipe. Make it your own and enjoy the process.
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1.
herb quinoa veggie bowl
Don’t let the plate full you! Check out the colors in this Herb’d Quinoa and Veggie bowl! This balanced bowl is packed with flavor, texture, and whole plant based nutrients. You’re sure to fall in love with this beautiful buddha bowl.
Get the recipe: HERE
2.
smokey maple buddha bowl
If you love the flavor of smokey maple bacon, you’ll fall in love with this buddha bowl. It’s the perfect combo of creamy and crunchy. Plus protein rich from brown rice, tofu, and cashews.
Get the recipe HERE
3.
rainbow broccoli buddha bowl
This gorgeous Rainbow Broccoli Buddha bowl is full of plant-based nutrients and delicious textures. Complete with roasted broccoli, kale, chickpeas and pink beet hummus.
Get the recipe: HERE
4.
plant based cobb salad
This Plant-Based Cobb Salad is exactly what you’re looking for in a summer salad recipe! It’s got all the textures of your typical cobb salad but it’s totally plant-based (vegan) and gluten-free! The tempeh bacon is a complete protein and will leave your house smelling incredible (even better than real bacon, if you can even believe that).
Get the recipe HERE
5.
detox spring buddha bowl
Get the recipe HERE.
You’ll love this Baked Tofu Kale Quinoa Salad with savory and delicious Glory Bowl Dressing. This bowl is full of veggies, grains, and protein. Can’t go wrong with this one!
Get the recipe HERE.
Yes you can still have delicious gravy on a plant based diet! This Quinoa Buddha Bowl is full of gorgeous veggies and incredible miso gravy.
Get the recipe HERE.
8.
green power bowl
Say hello to a the Green Power Bowl. This delicious bowl is full of whole grains, veggies, avocado and a creamy cilantro lime sauce. There’s a lot of people out there with an aversion to brussels sprouts but don’t skip over this bowl just because of that, feel free to replace them with broccoli instead.
Get the recipe HERE.
Calling all Chipotle lovers, this one is for you! You can’t go wrong with a burrito bowl with THREE sources of protein (brown rice, black beans, and tofu)!
Get the recipe HERE.
This Roasted Vegetable Bowl is served on a bed of lentils and topped with a yummy tahini dressing. Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber, if you’re not yet including them in your diet, start here!
Get the recipe HERE.
Let me know in the comments which one of these bowls inspired you to try something new. Maybe one of these bowls can help you take the first step to getting more vegetables into your diet. You really can’t go wrong with any of them.
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