17 Superfood-Packed Buddha Bowls {recipes} – Tip Junkie (2024)

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Buddha bowls are a great way to get small portions of several healthy foods. You can think of them as a salad, but also involve cooked food, not just raw ingredients. You’ll find Buddha bowl recipes that will satisfy every craving including vegan bowl recipes, and healthy Buddah bowls even kids will love.

The best part of Buddha bowls is how versatile they are. They can easily be adapted to special diets and your own preferences, of course! I love the Greek Buddha bowl recipe (#11) and my kids like to include pasta in their veggie bowl like the Italian Buddha Bowl (#17). If you’re still not sure whether it’s worth trying them, take a look at these delicious and healthy Buddha bowl recipes. Plus, Buddha bowls make meal prepping easy, and meal prepping makes for an easier week! {knuckle bumps}

If you are looking for more easy recipes to meal prep, make sure you check out these ideas. Click here for meal prep recipe ideas –>21 Meal Prep Recipes to Plan Your Week

Buddha Bowl

The women I’m featuring today know their way around the kitchen! These recipes are mouth-watering delicious and they are a healthy and filling meal for you and your family. If you are looking for more ways to incorporate some healthy meals with more veggies, you’ll want to check out these simple salad recipes. You’ll find a southwest salad, cucumber, spinach, and broccoli salads that are easy and so healthy, and my kid’s favorite, the crunch Asian ramen noodle salad! Plus much much more!Click here for the recipes –> 14 Simple Salad Recipes

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17. Italian Style Buddha Bowl

Mediterranean flavors and pasta in a Buddha bowl sounds intriguing, right? Carrie has created this recipe using Birds Eye Protein Blends Italian Style which makes for super easy meal prep. Each family can customize this Buddha bowl recipe and with the pasta, these are healthy Buddah bowls even kids will love. Click here for the recipe –>Italian Style Buddha Bowl

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16. Berry Green Buddha Bowl With Lemon Avocado Kale Mint Dressing

I just have to say there are a lot of flavors in this Buddha bowl but it still sounds like something you’d want to try and I’m sure there won’t be any regrets. After all, I don’t think you can go wrong with Buddha bowl ideas containing avocado! Click here for the recipe –>Berry Green Buddha Bowl With Lemon Avocado Kale Mint Dressing

Buddha Bowl Dressing Ingredients:

  • avocado
  • kale
  • choppedfresh mint
  • lemon
  • water

Vegan Lunch Bowls

This vegan Buddha bowl is a plant-based meal that’s super easy to make. It features brown rice, greens, tofu, sweet potato, and figs. Click here for the video recipe –>Bouddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl Dressing

If you are thinking that a buddha bowl dressing sounds difficult, you will be pleasantly surprised. Buddha bowl tahini dressing is a common recipe, and these bloggers show you just how simple this easy dressing is. Many of the buddha bowl ideas use homemade dressing recipes that just include olive oil, lemon juice, and a few spices. Plus, if you are in a hurry, storebought dressing is always an easy option! {wink}

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15. Lean Green Buddha Bowl

This Buddha bowl recipe is everything: you get your greens, your protein, and your healthy fats in a single, comforting meal. It is both healthy and filling! Click here for the recipe –>Lean Green Buddha Bowl

Breakfast Buddha Bowl

You don’t have to use traditional “breakfast” foods when you are having a breakfast buddha bowl. So many of these recipes can easily be eaten as your first meal of the day. They are a healthy and filling way to start your morning. For the more traditional route, simply add a cooked egg to the buddha bowl. Voila–breakfast!

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14. Spicy Pineapple Grilled Chicken Buddha Bowl

I love that they used the pineapple itself as the bowl for this recipe and the ingredients surely don’t disappoint. The blends of pineapple, yogurt, lime, and spice could make for a delicious breakfast Buddha bowl. Click here for the recipe –>Spicy Pineapple Grilled Chicken Buddha Bowl

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13. Buddha Bowl Recipe Ideas

If you want to learn how to customize your Buddha Bowls, you’ll find some key ingredients as well as several recipes in this post. I guarantee buddha bowl recipes that will satisfy every craving! Click here for the recipes –>Buddha Bowl Recipe Ideas

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12. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Buddha Bowl

This Buddha bowl recipe uses chicken made in a slow cooker but also other delicious healthy ingredients including quinoa, blue cheese, cauliflower, and red onions. Jessica makes use of leftovers for this Buddha bowl recipe with ranch as an optional buddha bowl dressing. Click here for the recipe –>Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Buddha Bowl

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11. Greek Buddha Bowl

If you love feta and kalamata olives then you absolutely need to try this Buddha bowl. It is one of my most favorite Budha bowl ideas. This filling vegetable bowl has a simple Buddha bowl dressing that includes olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Click here for the recipe –>Greek Buddha Bowl

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10. Falafel Buddha Bowls

For vegan bowl recipes, this is a creative one!Adding falafels to a Buddha Bowl seems like a brilliant idea! Crystal’s post shows you how to make raw vegan falafel and she has some great tips for this Click here for the recipe –>Falafel Buddha Bowls

Vegetable Bowl

There are lots of pluses to making vegetable bowls, besides the fact that it’s fun to eat. They’re loaded with yummy nutritious ingredients. These buddha bowls are loaded with vegetables and don’t contain meat so if you’re vegetarian they’re a great option.

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9. Roasted Veggie And Cauliflower Rice Buddha Bowl

Cauliflower rice is one of the most diet-friendly foods, and the roasted veggies are low in calories as well. I think this might just be the perfect weight-loss meal. Click here for the recipe –>Roasted Veggie And Cauliflower Rice Buddha Bowl

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8. Lime Tahini Quinoa Lentil Buddha Bowl

I’ve always enjoyed the taste of sesame and since lentils are somewhat of an ignored food, this recipe might just remind you how good they actually taste. This veggie bowl can definitely be filed under healthy bowl recipes! Click here for the recipe –>Lime Tahini Quinoa Lentil Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl Tahini Dressing Ingredients:

  • lime juicefreshly squeezed
  • tahini
  • virgin olive oil
  • ginger root
  • soy saucegluten-free if desired
  • coconut sugar
  • roasted white sesame seeds

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7. Buddha Bowl with BBQ-Tofu

BBQ-tofu is not something that comes to mind easily but it sure sounds interesting, especially with bell peppers, tamari sauce, sweet corn, and the rest of the ingredients used in this recipe. Tofu is an excellent addition to vegan bowl recipes to make them healthy and filling. Click here for the recipe –>Buddha Bowl with BBQ-Tofu

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6. Roasted Tamari Broccoli Buddha Bowl with Soba, BBQ Red Lentils, and Parsley Tahini Sauce

If you’re into complex flavors, this particular Buddha vegetable bowl is cleverly using several plant-based healthy foods, as well as spices to keep things interesting. Click here for the recipe –> Roasted Tamari Broccoli Buddha Bowl with Soba, BBQ Red Lentils and Parsley Tahini Sauce

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5. Vegetarian Buddha Bowls With Algae Oil

A gluten-free Buddha Bowl recipe featuring an unusual ingredient: algae oil. Apparently, it’s super healthy and has a very light flavor, so don’t be shy to try this buddha bowl recipe. Click here for the recipe –>Vegetarian Buddha Bowls With Algae Oil

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4. Quinoa Buddha Bowl with Miso Gravy

Fresh veggies, a healthy dose of a filling protein, and flavorful gravy are all it takes to make this Buddha Bowl which surely tastes even better than it looks. Click here for the recipe –>Quinoa Buddha Bowl with Miso Gravy

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3. Balsamic Dijon Tempeh Buddha Bowls

Tempeh aside, there’s even some potatoes in this Buddha potato bowl recipe. It has a maple dijon dressing which will surely please those who are afraid of trying new things. Click here for the recipe –>Balsamic Dijon Tempeh Buddha Bowls

Vegan Rice Bowl

Most buddha bowls are filled with a filling protein, but these vegan rice bowls get their nutrition from lentils, vegetables, and tofu. Get creative with the vegetables and grains you add. The possibilities are endless.

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2. Vegan Buddha Bowl Recipe

Vegan, gluten-free, and rich in superfoods, you can definitely include this Buddha Bowl in your meal plan if you’re trying to eat healthy, nutritious foods more often. Click here for the recipe –>Vegan Buddha Bowl Recipe

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1. Buddha Bowl With Kale And Edamame

Edamame sounds like a great addition to a Buddha Bowl, but if there’s something that makes this recipe special, it’s definitely the dressing! Click here for the recipe –>Buddha Bowl With Kale And Edamame

Buddha Bowl Dressing Ingredients:

  • lemon juice
  • tahini
  • mustard
  • maple syrup
  • garlic
  • salt, pepper

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FAQs

What are the 5 components of a Buddha bowl? ›

In general, there are five basic elements to a buddha bowl.
  • Whole grains.
  • Vegetables.
  • Protein.
  • Sauce/dressing.
  • Toppings.
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How healthy are Buddha bowls? ›

Buddha bowls are filling, healthy and fun meals that pack most of the nutrients your body needs. Preparing Buddha bowls can be a relaxing activity with a very rewarding payoff: you get a delicious and balanced meal that will enrich your day, body and soul, overall health and your Instagram/Pinterest feed.

Are frozen Buddha bowls healthy? ›

However, while fresh is always best, frozen buddha bowls are far from the worst thing you can put in your body when you're pressed for time. "From a nutritional perspective, freezing is a good way to preserve the nutrient content of food.

What food is in the Buddha Bowl trend? ›

Local people would place food in the bowl as a donation, and at the end he would eat whatever he had been given," explains Zigmond. "So that was the original Buddha Bowl: a big bowl of whatever food villagers had available and could afford to share.

What is the difference between a nourish bowl and a buddha bowl? ›

Buddha bowls have been compared to Nourish Bowls (a non-vegetarian version) and to Poké Bowls (a Hawaiian raw fish dish). There are several explanations for why the name refers to Buddha.

How to assemble a buddha bowl? ›

How do you make a Buddha bowl?
  1. Choose a grainy base. Fill the bottom of a large (2- to 3-cups is ideal) bowl ⅓ of the way with hot or cold whole grains, like brown rice, bulgur, barley, quinoa, or polenta. ...
  2. Pile on the veggies. ...
  3. Add legumes. ...
  4. Sprinkle with crunch and flavor. ...
  5. Drizzle with sauce.
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Why do they call it a buddha bowl? ›

Enthusiasts say it's a way of emulating the way Buddha used to eat; he would wake up before dawn and walk about with his bowl among the local people.

Why are Buddha bowls so good? ›

“The more varied the color in the food that you eat, the more nutrients you're getting,” said Lein. “I like to get a little bit of orange, red, and green.” At their core, Lein said, Buddha bowls are about “balancing the different types of food that you eat,” and not eating too much of any one thing.

Are poke bowls and Buddha bowls the same? ›

Think they're the same thing? Then think again! While one is a healthy one-bowl meal inspired by a Buddhist tradition, the other is a marketing salad with dubious eco-friendly credentials. Here's everything you need to know about these two popular dishes.

Do Buddha bowls have meat? ›

If you are new to buddha bowls, they are typically a vegetarian meal where everything is served in a bowl. It's less heavy on the greens than a typical salad and has more textures from grains, plant-based proteins, vegetables (either raw or cooked), and some kind of dressing or sauce to drizzle over the top.

Can I freeze a buddha bowl? ›

You can't freeze a buddha bowl, but you can freeze components of one. Make a buddha bowl freezer kit by placing marinated raw chicken, quinoa, and cut up raw veggies in individual bags. Remove bags from the freezer the night before needed.

What 5 vegetables do Buddhists not eat? ›

Following Buddhist philosophy, the dishes at Bodhi avoid the use of the five pungent vegetables - onions, garlic, green onions, chives and leeks.

What ethnicity is a Buddha Bowl? ›

The custom still exists among some Buddhist monks in Southeast Asia, and the collaborative nature of Buddha's bowl has made its way into Western menus.

What is a Buddha Bowl called? ›

Buddha bowls, also known as “bliss bowls”, “nourish bowls”, or “power bowls”, are the ultimate one-dish meal. These bountiful bowls can be simple in presentation or elegantly adorned with a variety of colorful, often organic and heirloom vegetables presented like a painter's palette.

What is the legend of The Buddha bowl? ›

What is a Buddha Bowl? Legend has it, Buddha would wake before dawn, carrying a bowl through roads and paths, and let villagers fill his bowl with different kinds of food for him to devour.

What is the Golden bowl Buddhism? ›

When he finished he took the golden bowl and threw it in the river, saying, "If I am to succeed in becoming a Buddha today, let this bowl go upstream, but if not, let it go downstream." The golden bowl went upstream, all the while keeping in the middle of the river.

What is the serving size for a Buddha Bowl? ›

Whether your protein is animal-based or vegetarian, women should aim for a 3-ounce serving (which is about the size of a deck of cards) and men, a 6-ounce serving. Grains, starches and legumes: Quinoa, chickpeas, edamame, corn and squash are all healthy sources of carbohydrates commonly used in Buddha bowls.

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