Want an easily adaptable, complete meal that’s also fast to whip up? Look no further than the Buddha bowl. Packed with hearty grains, veggies, and protein, they’re easily modified around the ingredients you already have on hand and fully customizable for all those picky eaters in the house. Here, we’ve selected a half dozen of our favorites that’ll have you swinging into a feeling of Zen, one bowl at a time.
Miso Mushroom Bowl
A bed of warm, fragrant brown rice lays the foundation for this gorgeous Buddha bowl from Feasting at Home. Crown it with earthy, meaty portobello mushrooms and crisp, colorful veggies to transform the bowl into a hearty meal. A zesty and bold dressing of ginger and umami-rich miso spiked with garlic and sesame oil will make this bowl one of your new favorites!
Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
This Buddha bowl from Plating + Pairings is topped with roasted sweet potatoes, peppers, and chickpeas and drizzled with a tangy green mojo sauce. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein, it hits the spot any time of day
Thai Chicken Buddha Bowl
Hungry for Thai night at home? There are plenty of goodies for you here in this loaded Thai-style bowl from Damn Delicious. Using farro as its base (an ancient whole grain similar to brown rice but denser in texture and almost nutty in flavor and packed with protein and fiber), it’s topped with a rainbow of veggies and a drizzle of creamy peanut sauce.
Sheet Pan Cuban Chicken and Black Bean Rice Bowl
This Half-Baked Harvest bowl created on a sheet pan combines the natural sweetness of fresh mango salsa with citrus-marinated chicken and fiber-packed black beans (hello, Goya). Serve it atop a bed of rice, quinoa, or any grain you already have on hand.
Poached Egg and Avocado Breakfast Salad
Brighten up your a.m. routine with this glorious morning bowl from Jar of Lemons. With quinoa and lettuce (or your greens of choice), it’s topped with a poached egg, chopped walnuts, fresh tomato, and creamy avocado.
Salmon Sushi Grain Bowl
Want to get your sushi roll fix in one bowl? Well, here you go! Get all the delicious flavors of sushi without the time-consuming rolling with this quick grain bowl recipe from EatingWell. All you need is 15 minutes to get this healthy dinner or light-but-hearty lunch on the table.
You should try the Buddha Bowl at Grape Juice in Kerrville TX with Ahi Tuna, roasted red bell peppers, avocado, brown rice, grilled pineapple and wasabi dressing…yummm
LOVE Grape Juice in Kerrville. Thanks for the tip on the dish 🙂