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This Buddah bowl is creamy AND crunchy: sweet AND salty! It is the complete package and you’ll want to eat it every day!
Buddah Bowls
Buddah Bowls are all the rage these days in the vegan world and I finally decided to try and make one except there was only one problem: I was REALLY hungry so it ended up being a Buddah “Plate” rather then a bowl haha! The great thing about Buddah Bowl’s is how versatile they are! Not just for whole food plant based but also keto and vegan lovers alike! Let me share the simple formula.
Protein
Start with a Protein. Whether it be beef, poultry, fish or legume. Mine vary depending on what flavor I’m going for but I think my favorite protein source would be chickpeas! They have 20 grams of protein per half a cup which is about the amount I use per bowl! So creamy and addictive and filling!
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Whole Grain
Next you’ll want your Whole Grain source. Whole grains keep you feeling satisfied and thanks to all the fiber, your blood sugar doesn’t spike so fast. My go to is brown rice. Not a well known fact, white rice is not a whole grain. The white rice has had the bran and germ removed so make sure you use brown rice! You could also use whole grain pasta or quinoa too. I love to buy my whole grains in bulk through Azure Standard! Amazing prices and they offer organic foods in bulk and have many drop off locations in the US! Click here for more info
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Vegetables
Of course, pile it high with Veggies! There are no rules to this! If you’re a fan of raw, go ahead and pile on the carrots and bell peppers! I’m not a huge fan of raw food (I know. It’s the healthiest for you but I’ve always been a picky eater so one step at a time 🙂 ) so the only raw I put in my bowls is the greens; preferably spinach because it is super tasty and also packs a powerful nutritional punch! Just one cup of raw spinach has 24mg of magnesium, 58micrograms of folate, 167mg of potassium and I won’t go on about it here; go ahead and look it up for yourself! Then pat yourself on the back for eating so healthy 🙂 Kale is a delicious choice as well!
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Salad Dressing
Of course, no Buddah Bowl would be complete without some home made Salad Dressing. I love to use my Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce as a salad dressing and just be sure to water it down to the right consistency. You could also use basalmic vinegar, tahini and spices. Get creative! This is YOUR bowl! Have fun with it!
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Toppings
Last but certainly not least, top with some Seeds or Nuts. I love using sesame seeds! They’re high in fiber, help reduce inflammation and, most importantly: have a delightful crunch and nutty flavor! If I have some on hand, I’ll also add some sunflower seeds on top! Try some almond slivers or pecan pieces. You can’t do this wrong! I can’t wait to see what you come up with in the comments! Now, let’s get on to the recipe! Also, please leave me a comment when you make this recipe so I can see how much you liked it!
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Creamy and Crunchy Brown Rice Buddah Bowl
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- 1 large serving bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas drained
- 1/4-1/2 cup assorted beans (Black, Pinto, Red) per preference In this recipe, I actually had soaked and cooked the beans myself but canned beans will work just fine and measure out per your preference.
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 1/8 cup unsweetened raisins
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp dry roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1/2 avocado sliced and cubed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Add your rice, beans, cubed avocado and drained chickpeas to a large bowl
- Next add your green onions, sesame seeds, peanuts and raisins
- Finally, add the leaves, your salad dressing of choice and your seeds. Enjoy!