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Best Buddha Bowl

Best Buddha Bowl Recipe for a Wholesome Flavor Explosion

This Best Buddha Bowl offers a vibrant mix of flavors and nutrients, making healthy eating exciting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 medium Sweet Potato peel and cube
  • 1 cup Cooked Brown Rice or Quinoa or any grain of choice
  • 1 cup Cooked Chickpeas or Lentils or use black beans
For the Veggies
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Watermelon Radish or Red Radishes sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot peeled into ribbons
  • 1 cup Shredded Red Cabbage or green cabbage/kale
  • 1 cup Kale remove stems and tear leaves
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Turmeric Tahini Sauce or classic tahini dressing
  • 1 whole Lemon Wedge for juice
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Sauerkraut or Fermented Veggie or kimchi
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame or Hemp Seeds or flaxseeds
  • 1 cup Microgreens or chopped herbs
  • to taste Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  3. Slice the watermelon radish and peel the carrots into ribbons; mix with shredded cabbage and lemon juice.
  4. Massage the kale with lemon juice and salt until softened, then set aside.
  5. Assemble the bowl by layering rice or quinoa, kale, chickpeas/lentils, carrot/radish mixture, and roasted sweet potatoes.
  6. Top with fermented veggies, drizzle the turmeric tahini sauce, and sprinkle with seeds and seasonings.
  7. Serve immediately to enjoy fresh and vibrant flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 12gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Prep all ingredients ahead for efficiency and keep fresh veggies separate until serving to maintain crunch.

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