Putting together a nutritious and delish buddha bowl shouldn’t be intimidating. You just need to be able to add to four. That is Protein + Grain + Vegetable + Dressing = Delicious Dinner
Here are a few options to help you come up with delectable combinations.
Protein (Start with 4 – 6 oz. per serving)
- Baked or grilled Salmon
- Baked or grilled Chicken
- Marinated Tofu
- Cooked ground beef, turkey or chicken
- Sauteed or grilled shrimp
- Seared steak
- Hard-boiled eggs
Grain/Pasta (Start with 3/4 cup per serving)
- White or Brown Rice
- Soba, buckwheat or rice noodles
- Farro
- Couscous
- Barley
- Cauliflower rice
Vegetable (add with your heart)
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Roasted root vegetables or winter squash
- Lettuce
- Cucumber
- Tomato
- Red Onion
- Grilled Corn
- Asparagus
- Mushrooms
- Sauteed spinach or kale
- Bok Choy
- Shredded cabbage, carrots
- Avocado
Dressing
- Peanut Sauce
- Chimichurri
- Tahini
- Pico de gallo
- Store-bought salad dressing
- Tzatziki
