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Healthy Buddha Bowl

Healthy Buddha Bowls are a colorful mix of grains, vegetables, and proteins that are not only delicious but also customizable and perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup Quinoa or brown rice Cook according to package instructions.
Proteins
  • 1 cup Chickpeas or black beans Canned or cooked.
Vegetables
  • 2 cups Spinach or kale Fresh and washed.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced.
  • 1 large Carrot Shredded or sliced.
  • 1 medium Bell pepper Sliced.
Dressings and Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For drizzling.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Add to taste.
Optional Toppings
  • as desired Seeds, nuts, dressing Use your favorites.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the quinoa or brown rice according to the package instructions.
  2. In a bowl, arrange a base of cooked grains.
Assembly
  1. Layer with chickpeas or black beans.
  2. Add a variety of vegetables such as spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers.
  3. Top with sliced avocado.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add any optional toppings you like.
Serving
  1. Serve fresh and enjoy as a lunch or dinner option.

Notes

Mix and match your favorite grains and vegetables. For added flavor, consider roasting some of the vegetables. You can also switch up the base using farro, barley, or cauliflower rice. Keep toppings varied for more texture.