A true Buddha bowl is more than just a salad in a bowl β it's a carefully composed arrangement of grains, roasted vegetables, raw elements, and a killer dressing that ties everything together. The rainbow of colors isn't just for Instagram β each color represents different nutrients working in harmony.
This recipe gives you a template you can customize endlessly. Master the formula β grain + green + roasted veg + raw veg + protein + dressing β and you'll never run out of combinations.
Bowl Building Principles
Start with a grain base (quinoa, brown rice, farro). Add a generous handful of greens. Top with roasted vegetables for warmth, raw vegetables for crunch, and a protein source for staying power. Finish with a generous drizzle of dressing.
The Ultimate Tahini Dressing
Whisk tahini with lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth and pourable. It should be thick enough to coat but thin enough to drizzle. Add maple syrup for balance and a pinch of cumin for depth. This dressing keeps a week in the fridge.
Meal Prep Like a Pro
Prep components separately on Sunday: cook quinoa, roast vegetables, wash greens, make dressing. Store each in separate containers and assemble bowls throughout the week. Everything keeps 4-5 days this way.
π½οΈ Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Tahini Dressing
Ingredients:
- 2 cups quinoa, cooked
- 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 2 cups kale or spinach
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup grated carrots
- Β½ cup edamame
- ΒΌ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Olive oil, salt, pepper
- Sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 200Β°C. Toss sweet potatoes and chickpeas with olive oil, salt. Roast 25 min.
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- Make dressing: whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, maple syrup, and water until smooth.
- Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Arrange greens on top.
- Add roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas.
- Top with avocado, purple cabbage, carrots, edamame.
- Drizzle generously with tahini dressing. Sprinkle sesame seeds.
Last updated: June 22, 2025
