Vegan Buddha Bowl

I got you at Buddha Bowl, didn’t I? Well, in any case, I got myself.

I absolutely love a good buddha bowl. I think they’re super fun to create & eat, because I always feel like I get to eat the rainbow when I tuck into one and I always, always feel really good after one.

They’re so easy to adjust to the type of diet you eat, or if you have any intolerances you’re dealing with.

As you may have seen, I’ve been getting more into my vegan cooking and eating again, so expect to see many more plant-based recipes from me that will definitely also be gluten-free and always dairy-free because I’m not incorporating those into my diet any longer.

Without further a due, see below for a delicious Buddha Bowl Recipe that is vegan, gluten-free, refined grain-free, & sugar-free.

Ingredients (1 person):

• 2 tbsp fresh steamed corn
• 1/2 cup black rice
• 1/2 cup sweet potato
• 1/4 cup broccoli
• 1/4 cup cauliflower
• 1/4 cup yellow squash
• 2 tbsp black beans
• 2 tbsp cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp cucumber
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/4 cup mushrooms
• 1/2 nori sheet
• 1 tbsp unhulled tahini (I use Mayvers)
• 1/4 lemon
• salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp flaxseed oil (I use Melrose Health)
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• water
• coconut aminos (I use Niulife)

Directions:

1. Steam the corn, broccoli, cauliflower and yellow squash for a few minutes and set aside.
2. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, chop the cucumber, drain the black beans & rinse them well if using from a can, boil the black rice as per the package.
3. Cut the mushrooms in 5mm slices and add to a hot pan with a bit of coconut oil. Season with salt & pepper and cook for 3 minutes or until brown. Add coconut aminos and cook for another 1 minute. Turn off heat and set aside.
4. To make the Tahini dressing: mix Tahini, lemon, flaxseed oil, nutritional yeast and water in a bowl and whisk with a fork. If too thick, add more water. Taste with salt & pepper.
5. Assemble everything in a bowl and drizzle with the Tahini Dressing.

ENJOY :)

And don’t forget to tag me in your creations, I’d love to see your Buddha Bowls.

Caroline xx