Inspired by a bowl from Prasad in Portland, we made a delicious gluten-free and plant-based Buddha bowl from simple ingredients.
How to Make a Buddha Bowl
It’s not clear where the term Buddha Bowl originated, and there doesn’t seem to be any strict set of rules for how to make one. But it seems to be roughly defined as a bowl with an assortment of small portions of different foods (especially grains & veggies). Some say the concept is thought to emulate the way buddhist monks would walk around with a bowl, accepting small portions from other people (source). While others claim that Buddha bowls refer to a healthy, balanced, but overloaded bowl resembling the rounded belly of the Laughing Buddha (source). Either way, Buddha bowls are one of our absolute favorite meals. We like to craft our nourishing Buddha bowls with 5 main components: Let’s do this! This bowl starts with making beans and rice. Our preference is to make the black beans in an Instant Pot (Instant Pot Black Beans) and the brown rice on the stovetop (How to Make Brown Rice). In a hurry? Canned beans and quick rice can also be used in a pinch. Welcome to the judgment-free zone. Next, the Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce is made by whisking together 5 simple ingredients for a zingy, tart-sweet sauce. And if you made our recent recipe for Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut, you’ll definitely want to dig that out of the fridge for this bowl! Otherwise, your favorite store-bought kimchi or sauerkraut will do. Just prior to serving, the kale is gently steamed. We recommend cooking until wilted but still a vibrant green color. This helps maintain the heat-sensitive nutrients while warming it up and making it easier to digest. Once the components are ready, it’s time to assemble! To each bowl, add grains, beans, sliced avocado, green onion, sauerkraut or kimchi, and sea vegetables, and drizzle with sauce. We hope you LOVE this bowl! It’s:NourishingFlavorfulComfortingHearty& So delicious! This would be perfect for meal prep if you prepare the components in advance (cook beans, cook rice, chop kale, make sauce) and then assemble for easy weeknight meals!
More Nourishing Bowl Recipes
Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl Quinoa Chickpea Buddha Bowl Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Harvest Bowl Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowls with Garlic Sesame Dressing
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