5 Delicious Buddha Bowl Recipes to Nourish Your Body and Soul

Buddha bowls are the ultimate way to combine wholesome ingredients into one vibrant, nourishing dish. Perfect for any meal of the day, these bowls are endlessly versatile, nutrient-packed, and absolutely delicious. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner, or something in between, these five Buddha bowl recipes have got you covered. Let’s dive in!


1. Classic Buddha Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas
  • 1 sweet potato (cubed and roasted)
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • 1/2 avocado (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25 minutes.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. In a bowl, arrange quinoa, roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, spinach, and avocado.
  4. Whisk together tahini and lemon juice, then drizzle over the bowl. Serve warm or chilled.

2. Mediterranean Buddha Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked couscous
  • 3-4 falafel or roasted chickpeas
  • 1/2 cucumber (diced)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 tbsp red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
  • 2 tbsp hummus

Instructions:

  1. Cook couscous and let it cool slightly.
  2. Arrange couscous, falafel (or chickpeas), cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives in a bowl.
  3. Add a dollop of hummus to the center. Optionally drizzle with olive oil for extra flavor.


3. Rainbow Buddha Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 block grilled tofu (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup edamame
  • Ginger-soy vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

  1. Cook brown rice and grill tofu until lightly golden.
  2. Arrange rice, tofu, and vegetables in a colorful sequence in a bowl.
  3. Drizzle with ginger-soy vinaigrette before serving.

4. Protein-Packed Buddha Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked farro
  • 1/2 cup grilled chicken or tempeh
  • 1 handful kale (lightly massaged)
  • 1/2 cup roasted broccoli
  • 1/2 zucchini (grilled)
  • 2 tbsp peanut sauce

Instructions:

  1. Cook farro according to package instructions.
  2. Roast broccoli and grill zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 400Β°F for 20 minutes.
  3. Arrange farro, kale, chicken (or tempeh), broccoli, and zucchini in a bowl.
  4. Top with peanut sauce and serve.

5. Thai-Inspired Buddha Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked rice noodles
  • 1/2 block baked tofu (cubed)
  • 1/4 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions
  • Spicy peanut-lime sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

  1. Cook rice noodles and bake tofu at 400Β°F for 20 minutes.
  2. Assemble noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, carrots, and green onions in a bowl.
  3. Drizzle with spicy peanut-lime sauce and garnish with lime wedges.

Keep Exploring and Enjoy!

These Buddha bowls are not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavors and nutrients that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Try one today, or experiment by mixing and matching your favorite ingredients.