Create a rainbow of foods with this beautiful Buddha bowl! These colorful foods contain lots of textures, flavors, and tons of vitamins and nutrients that you need to be healthy. A Buddha bowl is any meal that is all in one bowl and includes some kind of grain, like brown rice or any other whole grain, and lots of veggies. They are called Buddha bowls because they represent balance, a concept taught in Buddhism. Buddha bowls are either vegan or vegetarian, however, I have seen some people add lean meats to their bowls for added protein.
Rainbow Bowl Ingredients
You can make a rainbow using these types of vegetables for this Buddha bowl. Mix and match or use what is in season for color and variety.
Red – Red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, radishes, red cabbage, and beets have great red coloring. Orange – Carrots, pumpkin, butternut squash, and sweet potato are great year-round. Yellow – Summer squash, yellow pepper, corn, and golden beets are sometimes hard to find but delicious and savory. Green – Zucchini, broccoli, green pepper, cucumbers, and Brussels sprouts have a savory flavor to them. Blue/Purple – Purple cauliflower, eggplant, red onion, and purple cabbage are not always the favorites but in Buddha bowls, they add the crunch. Even more – You can add any vegetable you like. Other favorites are mushrooms, snow peas, and crispy tofu.
Step by Step Instructions
To create a Buddha bowl, first prepare the veggies, then roast them for a softer and more flavorful bite. Add the grains and lettuce on the bottom and give your rainbow bowl a delicious dressing overtop.
Buddha Bowl Dressings
Drizzle your favorite type of dressing over the veggies and toss together.
Creamy Avocado Dressing – Our creamy avocado dressing is delicious on this Buddha bowl! See the recipe below. Tahini sauce – This is a slightly bitter flavor but has a savory flavoring that fits perfectly with Buddha bowls. Peanut sauce – Creamy and smooth peanut sauce that lays overtop the lettuce and clings on to the rice and veggies. Soy sauce – Use a low-sodium soy sauce. This is a dark coloring and will absorb into the veggies. Lemon juice – Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives this a nice, vibrant, and tangy flavor. Sesame oil – A nutty and earthy taste. It is an Asian-inspired bowl.
Storing Buddha Rainbow Bowls
You can store each of the vegetables in an airtight containers separately or together if using for a meal prep. Store in the fridge for two to three days. The dressing will stay fresh for a week in the fridge. Store the dressing separately in a jar with a lid or airtight container.
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