In my quest for healthy lunch options, I’ve eaten far too many that leave me feeling hungry shortly after I finish my meal. That’s why discovering Buddha bowls was such a godsend!
These bowls are not just tasty and nutritious, when made right they can be properly filling. Pick the right mix of fresh, savoury, flavoursome ingredients and with just a bit of assembly you have a stunning lunch!
Famously, these bowls look just as good as they taste. So let’s get creative with our Buddha bowl and make something worthy of our Instagram feed!
What is a buddha bowl?
A buddha bowl is a one-pot meal that includes a potpourri of fresh and filling ingredients. What ingredients? It almost doesn’t matter!
The standard expectation for a buddha bowl is that it will contain a mixture of fresh vegetables, plant protein and grains. There is no rigid definition, though, so the main idea is simply to use whatever you happen to have on hand without letting anything dominate.
With a mixture of one-bite flavours and textures, it is a fun way to have a diverse meal that also happens to be incredibly photogenic.
What to add to your bowl
Since there is no rule about what goes into a Buddha bowl, you can feel free to be as creative as you wish and choose whatever will make you happy.
That said, the best Buddha bowls have plenty of vegetables, grains for bulk plus added protein. Next we need to mix up the textures, which is why both cooked and raw vegetables are often included.
For grains I used a combination of brown and basmati rice from a packet for convenience. Any whole grain can be used, such as quinoa or bulgar.
Although the roasted squash takes a bit longer to make, it really is a remarkable addition to this dish. My pro tip is to make it in advance, with extra to add use for other meals like Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese.
I bring it together with a tasty garlic tahini dressing and sprinkle seeds or nuts for an added punch.
The assembly of the Buddha bowl is the easy part, and takes but a moment. The longer step is to prepare the ingredients, although this can easily be done in advance.
Lemon tahini dressing
Tahini dressing is popular in my house and similar to one that I’ve used before with Roasted Aubergine. Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds and brings a pleasant nuttiness to any dish it touches.
This dressing combines tahini paste with lemon juice and then one grated garlic clove. When these three ingredients are added together, the paste is quite thick.
Because we want to be able to pour it over the Buddha bowl, we need to add water until it is the right consistency. Do this one tablespoon at a time so that it doesn’t become too soupy.
To finish it off we only need salt. Add salt until you get the taste you want.
The quantity for this recipe is quite small as this is only for two portion. It can be a good idea to make more and leave it in the fridge for use at a later date.
A fresh and fun way to eat vegetables and all sorts of goodness.
Ingredients
40g / 1.5oz rice, uncooked (I used a mixture of brown and basmati)
1 tablespoon oil
50g / 1.2 cup cavolo nero/kale
1 clove garlic
90g / ½ cup edamame beans
1 avocado
1 carrot in ribbons
Chilli flakes
1 tablespoon seeds/nuts/hemp seeds
For the Lemon Tahini Dressing
2 tablespoon tahini
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic
Salt to taste
For the Roasted Butternut Squash
200g / ¼ butternut squash, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt
Instructions
To make roasted butternut squash, preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Peel, cut and deseed the butternut squash. Cut one quarter into 2 inch cubes and reserve the rest for later use. Toss the squash with the mixture of salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder and the olive oil. Roast in the preheated oven on a large and rimmed baking sheet for 40-45 minutes or until tender and golden.
Sauté cavolo nero/kale with garlic and chilli flakes for 5 minutes in 1 tablespoon oil and water with a lid on.
Make the tahini dressing by adding tahini paste and lemon juice to a small bowl and stirring until thick, then add grated clove of garlic. Add small amounts of water a tablespoon at a time until a pourable consistency, then salt to taste.
The standard expectation for a buddha bowl is that it will contain a mixture of fresh vegetables, plant protein and grains. There is no rigid definition, though, so the main idea is simply to use whatever you happen to have on hand without letting anything dominate.
It may originate from presenting a balanced meal, where balance is a key Buddhist concept, from the story of Buddha carrying his food bowl to fill it with whatever bits of food villagers would offer him, to the explanation of the overstuffed bowl resembling the belly of Budai, a 10th-century Chinese monk often confused ...
Choose a grainy base. Fill the bottom of a large (2- to 3-cups is ideal) bowl ⅓ of the way with hot or cold whole grains, like brown rice, bulgur, barley, quinoa, or polenta. ...
Buddha bowls are filling, healthy and fun meals that pack most of the nutrients your body needs. Preparing Buddha bowls can be a relaxing activity with a very rewarding payoff: you get a delicious and balanced meal that will enrich your day, body and soul, overall health and your Instagram/Pinterest feed.
Macro Bowls: Nourish Bowl: also called Nourishment Bowls, are filled with simple, nutrient-dense ingredients to make a filling meal. Buddha Bowls: also called Hippie, Glory, or Sunshine Bowls, are often vegan or vegetarian (think: plant-based proteins), but meat is included in some recipes.
What is a Buddha Bowl? Legend has it, Buddha would wake before dawn, carrying a bowl through roads and paths, and let villagers fill his bowl with different kinds of food for him to devour.
The custom still exists among some Buddhist monks in Southeast Asia, and the collaborative nature of Buddha's bowl has made its way into Western menus.
This term may mean slightly different things to different people, but the basic idea is always the same – a bowl filled with small portions of several different nutritious foods. Simple as that! These bowls aren't ALWAYS vegan or even vegetarian, but it's definitely easy to make them plant based if you choose!
Gorgeous nourish bowls are so much more than a salad. Also known as Buddha bowls or abundance bowls, these popular meals give you a bounty of plant foods in one dish. This hot menu item is a great healthy choice when eating out, but what's even better, is that nourish bowls are quick and easy to make at home too.
A “Buddha Bowl,” according to the urban dictionary, is. “a bowl which is packed so full that it has a rounded. 'belly' appearance on the top much like the belly of a. buddha.” However, let's describe it as a one-dish meal. consisting of rice or whole grains, veggies, a dressing.
Named for its big, round Buddha belly shape, a “Buddha bowl” can mean different things to different people, but let's define it here as a one-dish meal consisting of rice or whole grains, roasted veggies, a dressing and protein (by way of beans, tofu, lentils, or in some cases meat or fish).
For some, the name comes from the idea that they resemble the belly of the Buddha. Others believe it comes from the idea that Buddha would carry a bowl with him and people would offer food as a donation. Either way, we know buddha bowls are a great way to get a balanced diet.
Struck bowls are used in some Buddhist religious practices to accompany periods of meditation and chanting. Struck and singing bowls are widely used for music making, meditation and relaxation, as well for personal spirituality. They have become popular with music therapists, sound healers and yoga practitioners.
What is a Buddha Bowl? Legend has it, Buddha would wake before dawn, carrying a bowl through roads and paths, and let villagers fill his bowl with different kinds of food for him to devour.
Each of the seven bowls used in offering water has a unique significance. The first bowl is for the Buddha to drink and cleanse his mouth or face.The second bowl is for the Buddha to wash his feet or take a bath, symbolizing the purification of our negative karma.
Named for its big, round Buddha belly shape, a “Buddha bowl” can mean different things to different people, but let's define it here as a one-dish meal consisting of rice or whole grains, roasted veggies, a dressing and protein (by way of beans, tofu, lentils, or in some cases meat or fish).
As a guest is said to have been received and offered water to drink, water to wash the feet, flower garlands, incense, lamps, perfume and food, it is common to find similar offerings of the seven items in Buddhist rituals of deity worship.
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