Making a buddha bowl: tips and inspiration! - Drosspieren.nl
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You could hardly have missed the buddha bowl in the past year. Every recipe blog has at least three online, and entire cookbooks have been written around the concept. And that while the idea of the buddha bowl is actually very simple: throw a number of tasty and healthy ingredients in a bowl, and you're done.
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What kind of ingredients they are in general, we will tell you below. Moreover, we will of course give you a few tasty combinations if you want to make your own buddha bowl!
What is a buddha bowl?
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The buddha bowl is named after the belly of many buddha statues. The idea is that such a bowl full of goodies is just as cheerful and heart-warming! Other names are also sunshine bowl, hippie bowl or glory bowl. The idea is clear: a Buddha bowl should make you happy.
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
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You can then know for yourself which ingredients you use. Many buddha bowl recipes are vegetarian or even vegan, but you can also add meat or fish. Furthermore, the bowl usually consists of a few other elements such as vegetables, grains, nuts and a dressing.
Making Buddha bowl
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Making a buddha bowl is actually very simple. We will discuss six categories of ingredients below. To make your own bowl, take one or more products from each category and arrange them nicely in a bowl. This way you have a healthy meal that also looks beautiful in no time.
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The basis of a buddha bowl always consists of (whole grain) grains. These provide fiber and healthy carbohydrates, but also B vitamins and minerals such as iron and phosphorus. How many grains you take depends a bit on your personal preference. A handy rule of thumb is to fill them about a quarter of your bowl. That equates to a (cooked) weight of 75 to 150 grams.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
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What are some tasty grains to use in your buddha bowl? A few tasty suggestions:
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The vegetables are of course an important part of the buddha bowl. Depending on the types you choose, you can lose 300 grams. The idea is that this category will fill about a third of your bowl. You can of course choose which vegetables you choose. To keep it as healthy and tasty as possible, we recommend that you vary with:
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Buddha bowls are also perfect for using up leftover vegetables from the fridge!
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
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The protein category is of course certainly important for athletes. But even if you just want to eat healthy, the following applies: proteins are long-lasting, maintain your body and supply essential nutrients. About a quarter of the bowl is in this category.
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You can choose both animal and vegetable proteins for your buddha bowl. Many people combine both options and take legumes as well as another protein source, for example. A few suggestions:
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Nuts and seeds are not a big part of the buddha bowl. They are quite high in calories, so you don't want to eat too much of them. However, on the other hand, they are high in healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. So a hand in your bowl is a healthy way to add some extra flavors and bite.
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It is best to choose unsalted and unroasted nuts. You can also roast them yourself at home in a frying pan. Some good choices are:
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The penultimate category is also a small one. Seasonings are ingredients that you add to get that extra flavor in your buddha bowl. That could be anything, as long as you keep it healthy! Some options to use:
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Finally we have the dressing, which ensures that the buddha bowl does not become a dry bite. It is a bit of looking at how much you use; that also depends on the type of dressing you are using. For example, if it is relatively fat, you don't want to mix whole spoons of it through your bowl. A few tasty options:
Buddha bowl recipe
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The possibilities are endless when you put together a buddha bowl. Already suffering from choice stress or a lack of inspiration? Below we give you a few delicious options for your own buddha bowl!
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What is your favorite combination for a buddha bowl?