Seed Buddha Bowl
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The Buddha Bowl is a modern dish that embodies balance, variety, and nutrition in a single bowl. Originating from vegetarian and vegan cuisine trends, the Buddha Bowl typically consists of whole grains, fresh vegetables, legumes, seeds, and flavorful sauces. This dish, often aesthetically presented, aims to include a variety of textures and flavors while offering a complete and nourishing meal. The name “Buddha Bowl” may be inspired by the fullness and simplicity associated with Buddhist philosophy, where monks use bowls to collect a variety of foods.
Unlike the Poke Bowl, which originates from Hawaii and primarily consists of rice and vegetables, the Buddha Bowl is distinguished by its flexibility and variety of ingredients. While the Poke Bowl focuses on marinated ingredients often served cold, the Buddha Bowl can include both warm and cold ingredients and is often served with creamy sauces like tahini dressing. Both dishes are colorful and nutritious, but the Buddha Bowl is particularly well-suited to vegetarian and vegan diets.
One of the great strengths of the Buddha Bowl is its flexibility. You can juggle ingredients based on the seasons and your personal preferences. For example, in summer, you can add fresh tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers, while in winter, you can opt for roasted root vegetables. Each person can assemble their own bowl according to their tastes, making it a convivial meal where everyone can create their own combination of flavors and textures. You can thus have four different bowls from the same basic ingredients.
In addition to being delicious and visually appealing, Buddha Bowls are also very nutritious. They offer an excellent balance of proteins, fibers, vitamins, and minerals thanks to the diversity of ingredients used. Quinoa, for example, is a complete source of protein, while fresh vegetables provide a variety of vitamins and fibers. Seeds add essential fatty acids and minerals. In conclusion, the Buddha Bowl is a perfect option for a healthy, balanced meal that is adaptable to all tastes and seasons.
Seed Buddha Bowl
Ingredients
For the bowl:
- 200 g quinoa
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 beetroot grated (raw or cooked)
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 150 g cooked chickpeas
- 100 g fresh spinach or arugula
- 1/2 red cabbage shredded (or green cabbage or kale)
- 1 small radish thinly sliced
- 50 g sunflower seeds
- 50 g sesame seeds
- 50 g chia seeds
For the tahini dressing:
- 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 to 4 tablespoons water (adjust to desired consistency)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Cook the quinoa:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear. Bring 400 ml of water to a boil in a saucepan, add the quinoa, reduce the heat, and let it simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Prepare the vegetables:
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables: slice the avocado, grate the carrot, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the radish. Shred the spinach or arugula.
- For the beetroot, use it raw and grated, or cook it according to your preference.
Prepare the tahini dressing:
- In a bowl, mix the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add water one tablespoon at a time, mixing well until the dressing reaches the desired consistency.
Assemble the Buddha Bowl:
- Divide the cooked quinoa into bowls.
- Arrange the prepared vegetables (avocado, carrot, beetroot, cucumber, radish, spinach, or arugula) around the quinoa.
- Add the cooked chickpeas and sprinkle with sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and chia seeds.
- Drizzle each bowl with tahini dressing.
Serve:
- Serve immediately and mix the ingredients just before eating to enjoy all the flavors and textures.
A recipe proposed by Maison Marmite
