Description
A vibrant, customizable bowl of whole grains, plant-based protein, fresh vegetables, healthy fats, and flavorful sauces—perfect for mindful, nutritious eating any day of the week.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes
1/2 cup shredded raw cabbage
1/2 cup steamed broccoli
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup roasted chickpeas or grilled tofu
2 tbsp tahini dressing or yogurt-sriracha sauce
1 tbsp pickled onions
1 tbsp seeds or nuts
Microgreens or kale for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the grain of your choice according to package instructions and season lightly.
2. Prepare your protein by roasting chickpeas or pan-searing tofu until crispy.
3. Chop and prep the vegetables: roast sweet potatoes, steam broccoli, shred cabbage.
4. Mix or blend your desired dressing: tahini with lemon and garlic or yogurt with sriracha.
5. Assemble your bowl starting with the grain base, then layer veggies and protein.
6. Drizzle with dressing and top with seeds, nuts, pickled onions, and greens.
7. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Mix and match ingredients with the seasons—grilled corn and peaches in summer, butternut squash and wild rice in fall.
Swap dressings to change the flavor profile—peanut-soy for Asian, lemon-tahini for Mediterranean.
Use leftovers and pantry staples to minimize waste and increase convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: buddha bowl, plant-based, healthy lunch, grain bowl, vegan option