Cooktop Cove: 7+ bright and colorful vegetarian bowls that will delight your eyes and fill your tummy
By Holly Antoine
Buddha bowls are this year's hottest food item. They’re hearty dishes made with a variety of raw or roasted veggies, beans and, of course, healthy greens. A healthy grain such as brown rice or quinoa is always a nice addition, too. You can dress up a Buddha bowl with toppings such as nuts, seeds and dressings for added texture and flavor.
These mouth-watering meals contain a whole rainbow of ingredients and can be seasoned in so many ways. The best part about all this? Buddha bowls are super easy to make. Check out the recipes below.
Wild rice, squash and mushroom vegetarian Buddha bowlIt seems as if wild rice is kind of the forgotten stepchild of the whole-grain world. It doesn't often appear on the dinner table, but this Buddha bowl recipe might change that. Get the full recipe
here.
Quinoa harvest vegetarian Buddha bowlThe recipe below combines the hearty, earthy veggies associated with fall harvest and tosses them into a scrumptious Buddha bowl. It’s a one-bowl vegetarian meal that is super filling and leaves behind a grateful feeling for all the amazing food that grows from the ground. Get the full recipe
here.
Sweet potato chickpea vegetarian Buddha bowlSweet potatoes – the bright orange-fleshed type – are a wonderful vegetable to cook with, both for their stunning color and for their high nutrient density. The video below pairs sweet roasted sweet potatoes with protein- and fiber-full chickpeas in a grain-free Buddha bowl sure to satisfy any appetite. Get the full recipe
here.
Masala chickpea vegetarian Buddha bowlThe best Buddha bowls combine color, texture and flavor for a one-dish meal that will fully satisfy even the largest appetites. The video below starts with a layer of brown rice, which gets topped with a saucy and protein-full chickpea curry and a handful of raw veggies that offer varying textures and plenty of vibrant color. Get the full recipe
here.
Jasmine rice and sesame tofu vegetarian Buddha bowlBuddha bowls – those vegetarian one-dish meals that look like they were made for Instagram and taste as good as they look – are known for combining hearty, nutritious grains with a rainbow of flavorful plant-based toppings. Get the full recipe
here.
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