How to Make Amazing Buddha Bowls
in Advance and Enjoy Them All Week Long
Buddha bowl with quinoa mix, cooked kidney beans, fresh greeny leaves, oven-baked sweet potato and green beans, avocado, tomato, egg, mango and seeds
Hey fellow mamas!
I hope you are having a fantastic day.
I wanted to share with you something that has been making my life easier and happier lately: buddha bowls and batch cooking. Have you heard of them? If not, let me tell you what they are and why I love them so much.
Buddha bowls are one-dish meals that consist of a variety of ingredients, such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and a flavorful sauce, arranged in a large bowl. They are also known as grain bowls, hippie bowls, macro bowls, or nourish bowls, and they are popular among vegans, vegetarians, and health-conscious eaters. The origin of the term “buddha bowl” is not clear, but some sources suggest that it is inspired by the way the Buddha would carry a bowl with him and accept food donations from people he met on his travels. Others say that the name comes from the resemblance of the rounded top of the filled bowl to the Buddha’s belly. Regardless of the name, buddha bowls are a great way to enjoy a balanced and tasty meal that can be adapted to your preferences and dietary needs.
Full week´s of lunches for 2 adults
Batch cooking is a meal preparation method that involves cooking a lot of food at one time and then storing it for later use. Batch cooking has many benefits, such as saving time, money, food, and health. You can simply defrost and reheat your chosen meal and enjoy it in minutes, without having to cook and clean every day. You can also plan your menu based on seasonal produce and budget-friendly ingredients, and avoid food waste by using up any leftovers or surplus food in your fridge or pantry. You can also eat more healthily by controlling the quality and quantity of your food, and avoiding processed or takeout food.
I became a super fan of buddha bowls and batch cooking because they are highly adaptable and easy to have them prepared in advance.
Each weekend, I aim to do batch cooking and have the following week’s most meals prepared so I can save time on cooking and cleaning during the week. Buddha bowls became one of my favourite for batch cooking because they are simple to make, delicious to eat, and nutritious to fuel my body and mind. I can also play around with different ingredients and sauces to make my meals more varied and interesting.
If you want to try making your own buddha bowls and batch cooking them, here are some general guidelines and some delicious recipes to inspire you:
Buddha bowl with whole grain rice, oven baked sweet potato, edemame, tuna and avocado.
There is no one recipe for a buddha bowl, but there are some general guidelines that can help you create your own. Here are the basic steps to follow:
Choose a base. I cook a batch of quinoa/rice/kamut/bulgur (often I cook 2 smaller batches of 2 different grains). You can also use other complex carbohydrates, such as potatoes, noodles, or pasta, as your base.
Add vegetables. Next, add an assortment of cooked or raw vegetables to your bowl. Try to choose a variety of colors and textures for more visual appeal and nutrition. I oven bake a tray of seasonal veggies and have a big bowl of fresh salad prepared. When I put together the actual dish I use some of the cooked veggies and some raw, fresh ones too. That way I am adding different textures and tastes to the dish.
Add protein. To make your buddha bowl more filling and satisfying, add some protein. The original bowls are made with plant-based protein sources such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, tempeh, or edamame. You can also use nuts, seeds, or nut butters as a source of protein and healthy fats. But if you wish, you can use animal sources like fish or chicken.
Add sauce. The final touch to your buddha bowl is a delicious sauce that will tie everything together and add more flavor and moisture. You can use any sauce you like, such as tahini, peanut, soy, teriyaki, curry, salsa, or hummus. You can also make your own sauce by blending ingredients such as yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices.
Enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed this blog post and learned something new about that can make your life easier and healthier. If so, please share this information with other friends. Sharing is caring.
I highly recommend
you to give them a try and see how easy and fun it is to create your own masterpiece in a bowl. Let me know if you do and how you liked it. I would love to hear from you and see your creations.
Until next time, stay healthy and happy, my friend!
