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    Home » Recipes » Paleo

    Buddha Bowl

    Modified: Apr 1, 2025 · Published: Feb 8, 2023 by Nicole Kendrick · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This delicious Buddha Bowl will satisfy any healthy eater and can be made vegetarian or vegan. With all of the beautiful colors, you'll definitely want to take a picture before you dive in!

    Overhead shot of buddha bowl.

    This buddha bowl recipe is chock full of nutrients contained in vegetables bursting with color! Try it for lunch or a light dinner. This can also be a great way for kids to make their own dinner choice. Set all the ingredients out and let them pick their toppings and how much they want for each! What a great way to put a fun family twist on a typical weeknight dinner.

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    Ingredients

    buddha bowl
    • kimchi 
    • Brussels sprouts
    • chickpeas
    • purple cabbage 
    • carrot
    • tomato
    • sunflower seeds
    • spinach
    • radicchio
    • tahini dressing

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Substitutions

    • Purple cabbage - substitute your favorite salad greens or lettuce
    • Chickpeas - use your favorite type of beans, like white or black beans
    • Non-vegetarian - add grilled chicken or crumbled bacon

    Variations

    • Spicy - add 1 teaspoon of sriracha or chili oil to dressing for a little kick
    • Deluxe - add avocado and goat cheese
    • Green Goddess - add pureed cucumber and dill to the tahini dressing

    Equipment

    No special equipment is needed for this recipe.

    Storage

    Store the ingredients separately, in airtight containers and mix when you are ready to eat. Cut vegetables will last in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

    Top tip

    This is a perfect meal prep recipe. Simply cut and store vegetables ahead of time and add your favorite protein for a quick and easy healthy meal.

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    buddha bowl

    Buddha Bowl

    This buddha bowl recipe is chock full of nutrients contained in vegetables bursting with color! Try it for lunch or a light dinner.
    5 from 12 votes
    Nicole Kendrick
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 99 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon classic kimchi
    • 1 bag Shredded brussel sprouts
    • 1 bag Chickpeas
    • 1 bag Purple cabbage shredded if possible, or shred your own
    • 1 bag Carrot shreds
    • 2 Tomatoes
    • Sunflower seeds
    • Spinach and radicchio
    • Tahini dressing

    Instructions
     

    • Cut vegetables where you see applicable (i.e. purple cabbage, tomatoes, spinach)
    • Assemble bowl shredded brussels sprouts, spinach, and radicchio first.
    • Add remaining ingredients and toss with Tahini dressing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1BowlCalories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 123mgPotassium: 979mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2395IUVitamin C: 162mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Food safety

    • Always thoroughly wash and dry your vegetables prior to eating
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Store vegetables and cooked meat separately

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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      5 from 12 votes (12 ratings without comment)

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    1. Pau says

      August 01, 2024 at 11:12 am

      If you were to add a protein. How much chicken could you add to this?

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      • NKendrick says

        August 01, 2024 at 7:27 pm

        I would do 4 ounces!

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    Hello! I’m Nicole Kendrick, the creator of Golden Grace Kitchen, a holistic nutritionist, and a certified health coach. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2013, which means every recipe you find here will always be gluten-free.

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