Buddha Bowl

A colorful, nutritious meal that's perfect for meal prep. Part of my Health Dashboard nutrition strategy.

Base Components

A good Buddha bowl has:

1. Grains - Quinoa, brown rice, or farro
2. Protein - Chickpeas, tofu, or tempeh
3. Roasted veggies - Whatever's in season
4. Raw veggies - For crunch and freshness
5. Dressing - Ties it all together
6. Toppings - Seeds, herbs, extras

My Go-To Recipe

Ingredients (serves 4)

Base:

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and roasted
• 1 sweet potato, cubed and roasted
• 1 cup broccoli, roasted
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 2 cups baby spinach

Tahini Dressing:

• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Water to thin

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package
2. Roast chickpeas (400°F, 25 min with olive oil and spices)
3. Roast sweet potato and broccoli (400°F, 20 min)
4. Whisk dressing ingredients, add water until pourable
5. Assemble bowls: base of greens, quinoa, then toppings
6. Drizzle with dressing, add seeds

Meal Prep Version

• Cook grains and roast veggies on Sunday
• Store components separately
• Assemble fresh each day
• Keeps 4-5 days in fridge (dressing separate)

Variations

• Mediterranean: Falafel, cucumber, tomato, tzatziki
• Asian: Edamame, pickled ginger, sesame dressing
• Mexican: Black beans, corn, salsa, lime crema

Nutrition (approximate per bowl)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	450
Protein	18g
Carbs	55g
Fat	18g
Fiber	14g

Related

• Health Dashboard
• Meal Prep Sunday
• Recipe - Homemade Pasta