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Buddha Bowl Recipe

Buddha Bowls offer a little bit of lots of different components for a colorful, satisfying plant-based one dish meal. The combination of salty, sour, tangy, sweet flavors and appealing textures make this recipe an exciting dish to tantalize your taste buds.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 455kcal
Author: Toni Dash

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chili oil
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms any type will work (I love Baby Bellas)
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar unseasoned
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 5 ounces chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 cups cooked black lentils

Bowl ingredients: Have these prepared before starting the rest of the recipe

  • 2 cups cooked cauliflower rice
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli
  • 2 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots thinly julienned
  • ½ cup kimchi
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the chili oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey. Set aside.
    2 teaspoons chili oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari, 1 teaspoon honey
  • Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in the mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and releasing moisture. Add the vinegar, scrapping up any bits on the bottom.
    Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups sliced mushrooms, 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • Lightly spritz the skillet with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray. Add the sliced garlic stir for 30 seconds. Add the chopped spinach. Cook, stirring constantly, just until the spinach is wilted, remove and set aside.
    2 cloves garlic, 5 ounces chopped fresh spinach
  • Add the ingredients from step 1 and the lentils to the skillet, still over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is incorporated into the lentils (they will still be saucy).
    2 cups cooked black lentils

Assembling the bowls

  • Evenly divide between four bowls: the cauliflower rice, broccoli, cucumber, green onion, carrot, kimchi, mushroom, spinach, and lentil mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
    2 cups cooked cauliflower rice, 2 cups steamed broccoli, 2 Persian cucumbers, 2 green onions, 2 carrots, ½ cup kimchi, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Notes

Variations
We've combined multiple ingredients, with different textures, flavors, temperatures to create this exciting Buddha Bowl. Bowl recipes are very flexible to be changed up with your favorite vegetables, grains or proteins. Swap in (and out) to make this your favorite. Swaps will change the nutrition facts, calories and Weight Watchers Points potentially.
How to Store
If not eating the Buddha bowl immediately they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It's a delicious meal prep dish too!

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8800IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 11mg