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    Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl

     


    Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl with Tahini Balsamic Dressing, by Beautiful Ingredient

    Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl with Tahini Balsamic Dressing, by Beautiful Ingredient

     


    This recipe is:

    vegan | wfpb (whole food, plant-based) | easy | quick | gluten-free | oil-free | refined sugar-free | 10 ingredients or less



    Easy Tahini Buddha Bowl by Beautiful Ingredient

    Easy Tahini Buddha Bowl by Beautiful Ingredient

    Buddha bowls, grain bowls, vegan bowls, or just bowls - whatever we call them, I also call them a fave.  It's such an easy, great way to get a nice variety in one meal.  

    • Beans? Check.

    • Whole grains? Check.

    • Veggies? Check, check and check.

    If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I often have one for lunch.  O-f-t-e-n.  (More often than pictured, actually.)  Everything can be eaten separately or mixed together, it's all complimentary.  

    What makes a Buddha bowl easy?  There is one key to this:  Batch cook whole grains and beans ahead of time.  If you have a day that you're home long enough to make a big batch, you can have those beans and grains in the fridge for days (about four).  Or in the freezer for up to a couple months!  This makes life during those four days so much easier.  You can of course use canned beans, but there are advantages to using dry:  they are a lot less expensive and I think they taste much better.  If you just can't find the time to cook them, try using a Crock-Pot or Instant Pot.  Typically, beans and grains require different cook times, so usually its best to make separate batches.

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    Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl with Tahini Balsamic Salad Dressing, by Beautiful Ingredient

    Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl with Tahini Balsamic Salad Dressing, by Beautiful Ingredient


    A dressing that pleasantly pulls it all together is Tahini Balsamic Dressing.  It's creamy with a burnt-sugar, rich flavor (though no refined-sugar or added oils are involved) and comes together with the stir of a spoon.  You can find the recipe here:

    Quick Tahini balsamic Dressing


    Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl by Beautiful Ingredient

    Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl by Beautiful Ingredient

    I hope you try this recipe out! If you do, please share on Instagram: #beautifulingredient


    Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl with Tahini Balsamic SAlad Dressing, by Beautiful Ingredient

    Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl with Tahini Balsamic SAlad Dressing, by Beautiful Ingredient


    Easy Vegan Buddha Bowl Recipe

    Vegan | WFPB | Easy | Gluten-free | Oil-free | Refined Sugar-Free | 10 Ingredients or Less

    YIELD:  1 serving (double, triple, etc. for more servings)
    PRE-PREP:  Grains, beans (if using dry beans), and dressing
    PREP TIME:  10 minutes 

    RECIPE CATEGORY:  Salads
    PRIMARY TOOLS:  Knife, hands
    COOKING METHOD: Chopping

    RECIPE NOTE:  Feel free to add more (or less) of any ingredient - quantities are not set in stone and just depend on how hungry you are.

    Note: Kitchen times are approximate and will depend on various factors, like your personal kitchen speed and how many hands you have working with you. Cooking can become a centering experience that brings family together. I hope you enjoy the ride!

    EASY VEGAN BUDDHA BOWL
    INGREDIENTS PER BOWL
    1 cup baby kale or other dark green, torn or chopped
    ½ cup white beans or chickpeas
    ½ cup carrots (preferably rainbow!), sliced or chopped
    ½ cup quinoa or other grain of choice
    ¼ parsley or cilantro, chopped
    ⅛ cup shaved red onion (optional)
    2-3 tablespoons dressing of choice (Tahini Balsamic Dressing pictured)
    Salt & Pepper to taste


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    METHOD
    1. ARRANGE: Take a large soup bowl, preferably a wide one, and place the prepared dark greens, beans, carrots, grains, and parsley/cilantro around the bowl, each like a wedge of pie. Lay the shaved onion on top, if using. Add the dressing and sprinkle with salt & pepper.
    2. ENJOY immediately!
    3. TAKE TO GO: Alternatively, stack ingredients in a jar to take with you. Since the greens are sturdy dark greens, it should work fine to add the dressing. If you prefer, store dressing in a sealed container to add later.

    Salad dressing recipes to go with:

    The Go-To Oil-Free Salad Dressing:


    the-go-to-oil-free-everyday-lemon-salad-dressing

    Easy Tahini Balsamic Salad Dressing:


    easy-tahini-balsamic-dressing

     

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