{"id":376602,"date":"2017-11-14T22:54:11","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T22:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=376602"},"modified":"2018-03-20T20:09:02","modified_gmt":"2018-03-20T20:09:02","slug":"whats-a-buddha-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/whats-a-buddha-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s a Buddha Bowl?"},"content":{"rendered":"[caption id=\"attachment_378206\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-378206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_631559033.jpg?fit=1024,734\" alt=\"Beef steak, rice and vegetable power bowl. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\" \/> Photo: Shutterstock \/ Kiian Oksana[\/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p class=\"\">You've seen them all over <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/taste_of_home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest<\/a>, so aren't you wondering by now...what exactly <em>are <\/em>these Buddha bowl things? Are they some Internet fad that'll be gone in a few months, or an \"eat with your eyes\" way of cooking, because let's face it\u2014they're gorgeous? Well, let's dive into Buddha bowls together.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">I'm around all things food every day, but until recently even <em>I<\/em> was unfamiliar with the Buddha bowl. Truth is, I see so many trends in the food industry, it can be hard to keep up! Named for its big, round Buddha belly shape, a \"Buddha bowl\" can mean different things to different people, but let's define it here as a one-dish meal consisting of rice or whole grains, roasted veggies, a dressing and protein (by way of beans, tofu, lentils, or in some cases meat or fish). It's considered clean eating and it incorporates principles of Chinese and Japanese medicine. Popular among vegans, the Buddha bowl is considered an ideal way to eat and is credited with the potential for lowering the risk of chronic diseases.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">Now that you're in the know, here are some tips on how to prepare the best Buddha bowl at home.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Start with grains<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"\">Use cooked brown rice, quinoa, barley or bulgur. These are all considered <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/ways-to-love-whole-grains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">whole grains<\/a> and will help you stay satisfied longer and give you more health benefits than processed grains.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\"><em>Test Kitchen tip:<\/em> Check out the freezer aisle for quick-prep brown rice or quinoa.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Add the veggies<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"\">Repurpose cooked veggies by tossing in oil and spices or roasted bounty from the seasonal farmers market. Here's your opportunity to use those weekly leftovers. Don't forget to artfully arrange for presentation!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\"><em>Test Kitchen tip:<\/em> Make it pretty and nutritious! Choose vegetables with different colors and textures.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Pile on the protein<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"\">Top the bowl with <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chili-lime-roasted-chickpeas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spicy roasted garbanzo beans<\/a> (aka chickpeas), tofu, or tender, sliced cooked fish or chicken.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Drizzle with dressing<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"\">Think outside the bottle\u2014no store-bought ranch or Thousand Island dressing here. Make a homemade vinaigrette that incorporates spicy Sriracha or Dijon mustard. Here are a few of my favorite <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-for-homemade-salad-dressing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scratch-made salad dressings<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Sprinkle with seeds<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"\">Add a shower of sesame seeds, pepitas or chia seeds. It's the perfect opportunity to use a little of this and a little of that, so if you have leftovers hanging out in your pantry, toss them on!<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\"><em>Test Kitchen tip:<\/em> Toasting the seeds in a skillet adds depth of flavor.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Add bonus ingredients<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p class=\"\">Consider adding a perfectly ripe sliced avocado or a soft-boiled egg. There are no rules: Buddha bowls are wide open to anything you're craving.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p class=\"\">Still need some inspiration? Check out these <a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/healthy-meals-in-a-bowl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">healthy meals in a bowl<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n[cf]skyword_tracking_tag[\/cf]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might be thinking, &#8220;It&#8217;s just a meal in a bowl\u2014what&#8217;s the big deal?&#8221; Actually, there&#8217;s a lot more to a Buddha bowl than the fact that it&#8217;s gorgeous. 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