This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Exeter chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
It’s colorful. It’s nutritious. It’s named after possibly the most zen figure of all time. It’s a Buddha Bowl! This bowl of fun is not only incredibly good for you, but also takes no cooking skill whatsoever to make. If you’re looking for a dinner that won’t leave you scouring your refrigerator at 2 am, this recipe is perfect for you.
There are no rules or guidelines to a Buddha which gives you an incredible amount of freedom. It’s all up to you!
1. Start with a grain: I usually lean towards quinoa or brown rice!
- White or brown rice
- Quinoa
- Soba noodles
2. Add your sautéed or raw veggies: (usually 2)
- Sweet potato
- Tomato
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Radish
- Corn
- Asparagus
- Cucumber
3. Throw in the leaves:
- Kale
- Chard
- Spinach
- Arugula
4. Protein: Buddha Bowls are normally vegetarian dishes:
- Lentils
- Tofu
- Beans
5. Little something on top:
- Avocado
- Olives
- Seeds (Pumpkin/sunflower/sesame)
- Nuts
- Olive oil
- Sesame Oil
- Soy Sauce
- Lemon
That is it, now enjoy your little bowl of goodness.