Healthy Grain Bowl/Buddha Bowl
This Buddha Bowl is the ultimate vegan grain bowl! I love how versatile a grain bowl is - choose your grain, protein, veggies, a vibrant sauce, and toppings to create the perfect, nourishing meal! They can be made to fit any dietary need - vegan, paleo, keto, etc.!
Ingredients
Green herby tahini sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- juice from 2 small limes
- 1 bunch parsley, stems removed
- 1/3 cup cilantro, washed & stems removed
- 1 small garlic cloves
- 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup cold water *more, as needed*
Roasted potatoes & veggies
- 1 large sweet potato, japanese sweet potato, etc.
- 1 cup halved brussel sprouts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt, sprinkle of pepper (any other seasonings you'd like)
To assemble the bowls
- greens
- toppings: pickled veggies, pickled onions, hummus, avocado, etc.
- Protein of choice (prepared/cooked)
Instructions
Green herby tahini sauce
- Simply blend everything in a blender until smooth. Taste & adjust as needed. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.
Prep the veggies & potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400F. Peel your sweet potato and chop into 1-2 inch pieces. Add to a bowl. Trim your Brussels by cutting off the ends, then half them. Add to the bowl. Toss in olive oil and seasonings, then spread on a greased baking sheet. Roast for 40-45 minutes. The veggies are done when they are brown and a fork slides into them easily!
Cook your protein
- I used Abbot's chorizo, so I just simply heated it on a pan until slightly crispy and heated through. If you're using another protein that needs to be cooked, cook it using your preferred method! If using beans or lentils, just drain, rinse, and they're ready to use!
Assemble the bowls
- The best part about a buddha bowl is eating it out of a massive bowl! Just add a bunch of greens to the bottom of your bowl.
- If you want to add a grain, add that in too. Top with the roasted sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts (or your roasted veggies of choice).
- Add the protein and any other add-ons (pickled onions, avocado, etc.). You can also add a dollop of hummus. Then drizzle over the dressing and enjoy!