How To Make The Perfect Buddha Bowl
If you are new into a plant based diet or you just really like nurturing yourself with the best whole foods, this post is perfect for you.
I am literally obsessed with buddha bowls! A buddha bowl is usually vegan/vegetarian and it is a combination of many different food items put together and served cold. Sounds like the perfect lunch or dinner during a hot summer, right?
So now the big question:
How To Make The Perfect Buddha Bowl?
1. Add your base
A perfect base are complex carbohydrates or whole grains. These are one of the healthiest foods and should be a staple in a whole food plant based diet. Whole grains are packed with fiber, proteins, B vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.
Great whole grains as a base are:
- Amaranth
- Brown (or white) rice
- Quinoa
- Millet
- Buckwheat
2. Add your green base
Greens are full of vitamins and minerals, are high in water content and low in calories.
These are some greenst that are perfect for your buddha bowl:
- Lettuce
- Spinach (Iron, Calcium and Vitamin A)
- Kale (Calcium, Vitamin K)
- Rocket (Vitamin A, Vitamin K)
- Bok Choy (Vitamin A, Vitamin C)
3. Add your protein
It is important to start with the fact that we don’t need as much protein as most of us believe. All we need is for the protein to make up 10% – 25% of our diet, which can be easily achieved by adding beans, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds into our diet.
Add these vegan proteins to your buddha bowl:
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Falafel
- Beans
- Hummus
- Chickpeas
- Lentils
4. Add your healthy fats
Whole healthy fats are so important to add to our diet regularly. If you follow a plant based/vegan diet, make sure to get a high amount of Omega 3 into your diet, which you can get through Chia, Hemp or Flax Seeds as well as Walnuts.
Add these healthy fats to your buddha bowl:
- Avocado
- Flax Seeds
- Olives
- Nuts
- Hemp Seeds
5. Add your veggies
This is definitely my favourite part when putting together a buddha bowl. Add all of your favourite vegetables!
Some veggies I personally love to add are:
- Cucumber
- Peppers
- Corn
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Beets
6. Add your dressing
And to perfectly round your buddha bowl up, you should not forget the perfect dressing. I personally like to keep it simple by adding a few of those:
- Tahini
- Lemon
- Soy Sauce
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Vegan Mayo
- Peanut Butter Sauce
- Mustard
- Apple Cider Vinegar
I really hope I could make this summer a little bit tastier for you by sharing this quick how to make a buddha bowl recipe.
With love,
Jess x