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How to Make Buddha Bowl - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buddha bowls, also known as grain bowls or nourish bowls, have been a popular food trend in recent years. These colorful and nutritious bowls are packed with a variety of ingredients, making them a satisfying and wholesome meal option. The beauty of Buddha bowls is that they are versatile and can be customized to fit your tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you are a meat lover, a vegetarian, or a vegan, there is a Buddha bowl recipe out there for you.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups quinoa
  • 1 large sweet potato, diced
  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 48 mins
  • Total Time: 58 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Spread sweet potato and red onion onto a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over mixture and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir 2 cloves garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
  • Whisk 1 garlic clove, lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, and honey together in a bowl. Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil and sesame oil into mixture until dressing is smooth.
  • Divide quinoa among bowls; top with chicken, sweet potato mixture, spinach, and avocado. Sprinkle cilantro and sesame seeds over the top and drizzle dressing over each bowl.

    • Nutrition

    799 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 1376mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1426mg

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