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how to make buddha bowl recipe

Buddha Bowl

Before diving into the details of crafting your Buddha bowl, let's consider what you can pair with it. These bowls are highly adaptable and can be complemented with several delightful accompaniments.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients:
  • 4 cups shredded red cabbage baby spinach, chopped romaine, or kale (stems removed)
  • 1 ¼ cups short or long-grain brown rice rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups frozen shelled edamame beans organic recommended
  • 2 ripe avocados halved, pitted, and sliced
  • ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1 ½ cups chopped sugar snap peas snow peas, or thin-cut broccoli florets
  • 1-2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or light soy sauce
Flavorful Garnishes:
  • 1 small cucumber thinly sliced
  • Carrot-ginger dressing homemade or ready-made
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Toasted sesame oil for drizzling
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing touches

Equipment

  • saucepan 
  • pot

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ¼ cups of brown rice with 2 ½ cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for about 35-40 minutes until rice is tender. Once done, fluff it with a fork.
Step 2: Prepare Vegetables
  1. While the rice cooks, chop your veggies. Slice the red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and cucumber. These vegetables will be the colorful stars of your bowl!
Step 3: Cook Edamame
  1. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add in the frozen edamame and cook for about five minutes. Drain and set them aside.
Step 4: Assemble Your Bowl
  1. Grab a large serving bowl. Begin with a layer of cooked rice, followed by the leafy greens. Top that with your colorful veggies and edamame.
Step 5: Add Avocado and Dressing
  1. Just before serving, add the sliced avocados for that creamy texture. Drizzle everything with your carrot-ginger dressing, tamari sauce, and any other garnishes you desire.
Step 6: Serve It Up
  1. Garnish with sesame oil, seeds, green onions, and perhaps a squeeze of lime juice. Voila! You’ve crafted a Buddha bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 18gFat: 25gFiber: 14g

Notes

  • Prep in Advance: Cook the rice and chop veggies a day ahead. This makes assembly quicker when you're ready to eat.
  • Balance Your Ingredients: Aim for colors and textures. A good variety makes it visually appealing.
  • Experiment with Proteins: Add in grilled chicken, tofu, or different beans to change the protein source.
  • Marinate Your Ingredients: A light marinade can infuse flavor. Try marinating your edamame in soy sauce for an hour before assembly.
  • Serve Warm or Cold: This dish is versatile. Feel free to enjoy it hot straight from the kitchen or chilled if prepped ahead.

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