Bowls to Nirvana
A Master Book of Buddha Bowl Recipes
BY: Ivy Hope
Copyright 2020 by Ivy Hope
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Are you looking for a giant bowl of food? Well, everyone is. But what if we provide you with a few secrets to making a giant bowl of health, art, and an enticing backstory? The end of your search for a healthy and absolutely delicious alternative to todays junk food lies here in this cookbook.
The Buddha Bowl is so named because it is a representation of the bowl of food carried by Gautama Buddha in his days of wandering the earth seeking enlightenment. He collected portions of food from people giving alms throughout the day, and it is this assembly of different nutritious components that make a full meal that is practiced in todays far more versatile Buddha Bowls. From Vegan to Vegetarian to Non-Vegetarian, we have all your requirements covered in these thirty mouthwatering dishes that will leave you feeling like you have achieved what Buddha set out to find: Nirvana.
Welcome to 30 Bowls to Nirvana: a master book of Buddha Bowl recipes, where we will lay bare the ways of packing health in a bowl. With these thirty recipes, you will be able to live a healthier lifestyle, with lesser time spent in the kitchen, and an added bonus of feeling like an artist while assembling these colorful bowls of happiness. A quick lunch, a midday snack, for potlucks or parties, a Buddha Bowl is versatile in its role. From your family to your friends, everyone will adore you for setting the table with these artsy bowls of deliciousness.
So, what are you waiting for? Dig right in!
1. The Extremely Basic Buddha Bowl
A Buddha Bowl is a combination of representatives from each nutrient that makes a balanced diet, placed one on the other in portions. Not only is it a canvas where you can get as creative as you like, but it is also one of those food items you need not follow word by word of a recipe. Buddha Bowls are all about creativity and freedom, so lets get you started on the most basic one yet, an all-time favorite: The extremely basic Buddha Bowl!
Ingredients
Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
Onions - 2, sliced
Garlic - 1 clove, minced
Carrot - 1, chopped
Capsicum - 1, chopped
Ginger - grated to 1 teaspoon
Salt - as per taste
Spices - 1 teaspoon each of garam masala, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric
Water - 2 cups
Chickpeas - 1 cup, boiled
Rice of choice - 1 cup, cooked
Spinach leaves - 1 cup
Cashews - 3 tablespoons, roasted
Coriander leaves - chopped
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Serving size: 1
Instructions
1. Saut onions, ginger, and garlic in oil for a few minutes.
2. Add capsicum and carrots and mix in the spices and saut till spices are cooked down.
3. Add the water and boil for nearly 20 minutes until the vegetables are cooked. Transfer the mixture to a blender or use a hand masher to mash the vegetables.
4. Cook the blended mixture for another 20 minutes with the chickpeas. Set aside for assembly.
5. Add some oil in another pan and cook the spinach leaves with some garlic and salt for 7-10 minutes.
6. Assemble the buddha bowl. Pack some rice into a large bowl, add in the spinach and chickpeas and top with some coriander and cashews and dig in!
2. A Tale of Deconstruction
Who doesnt love a hot crispy taco? But to add to the health factor, and still get the same taste, we have a whole new Buddha Bowl ready, a tale of deconstruction. In this recipe, we will deconstruct a taco, and prepare the much loved sweet potato taco bowl!
Ingredients
Chili powder - 2 tablespoons
Sweet smoked paprika or hot smoked paprika - 1 tablespoon
Cumin - 1 tablespoon, ground
Salt - as per taste
Oregano - 1 teaspoon, dried
Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
Sweet potatoes - 1 lb., peeled and chopped.
Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
Ground beef - 1 lb.
Black beans - 1 14oz can drain and rinse
Corn - 1 cup
Tomatoes - 2, chopped, or use Cherry Tomatoes, 1 pint.
Avocado - 1, halved.
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Serving size: 4
Instructions
1. Set the oven to 400F temperature, preheating.
2. Mix the spices together in a container for easy use.
3. Coat the sweet potatoes with two tablespoons of the spice mix and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Cook the beef for five to seven minutes, drain any extra fat leaving just a little behind and add in the beans and leftover spice mix and cook well.
5. Assemble the bowl layer after layer and top with corn, tomatoes, and avocado. Enjoy!
3. A Mouthwatering Legacy