This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Exeter chapter.
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.