Mediterranean Buddha Bowl
Do you know where the Buddha Bowl got its name? One story is that the overstuffed bowl resembles the rounded appearance of Buddha’s belly, while others maintain that the round bowl represents balance, a key concept of Buddhism. Buddha bowls have been gaining in popularity because they’re a great way to eat a healthy, nourishing meal in one dish with lots of flavor.
As you eat our Mediterranean Buddha Bowl, pay attention to the many colors, flavors, and textures. Savor the fluffy grains, soft, cooked veggies, cool, crisp greens and the creamy, spicy tahini dressing. Try to make your meal a slow, mindful experience.
There are so many different combinations to explore in creating your own Buddha Bowl. Be sure to include a healthy grain like quinoa, both raw and cooked veggies, and a flavorful sauce to pull it all together.
- 1 tablespoon oil, olive or coconut
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch rounds, then quartered
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cups greens, like spinach or mixed greens
- 1/4 cup diced red pepper
- 1/4 cup julienned cucumber
- 1/4 cup black olives (packed in water)
- 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Fresh minced parsley for garnish
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Two good pinches each of cumin powder, coriander powder, paprika powder, chili powder and garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of red pepper flakes for garnish
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Add zucchini and dried oregano and saute until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add greens, diced red pepper, julienned cucumber, black olives and cherry tomato halves, toss to combine, set aside.
- To make the dressing, whisk together tahini, water and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add spices, whisk again to combine. Garnish with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- In a bowl, arrange cooked quinoa, sauteed zucchini and greens/vegetable mixture into three sections. Garnish with fresh minced parsley, serve with dressing.
Store unused portion of dressing in a sealed container and refrigerate.
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Love Buddha bowls! And the tahini is a great idea. Making this tonight 🙂
Seasame is allowed on the Candida diet!? This makes me happy:)
Wow!! Just made this for the first time tonight and loved it.