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Buddha Bowl

This complete Buddha Bowl is a healthy, satisfying meal in a single bowl. It's packed with nutrients and flavor and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. This bowl combines fresh vegetables, protein and healthy carbs. It's your perfect recipe!

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
International
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Ingredients

Method

  1. Cook the rice

    Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions.

    Freshly cooked brown rice in a pot with a wooden spoon

    Freshly cooked brown rice in a pot with a wooden spoon

  2. Marinate and bake the tofu

    Meanwhile, prepare the marinated baked tofu. Cut the tofu into cubes and marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic and ginger for at least 30 minutes. Then bake for 20-25 minutes at 200°C.

    Golden baked tofu cubes on a tray with the marinade on the side

    Golden baked tofu cubes on a tray with the marinade on the side

  3. Steam the broccoli

    Steam the broccoli for about 5-7 minutes, until tender but still crisp.

    Bright green broccoli florets steaming

    Bright green broccoli florets steaming

  4. Assemble the bowl

    Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the black beans, broccoli, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, avocado and baked tofu.

    Assembling the bowl with rice, broccoli, black beans, carrot, tomato, avocado and tofu

    Assembling the bowl with rice, broccoli, black beans, carrot, tomato, avocado and tofu

  5. Sprinkle the sesame seeds

    Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over each bowl and serve.

The step photos are illustrative.

Notes

You can prepare the rice, tofu and broccoli ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge for up to 3 days; just assemble the bowl when ready to serve.

Nutrition facts

1 bowl (1/4 of the recipe)

195Calories · kcal
Protein
9 g
Carbohydrates
28 g
Fat
6 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Fiber
7 g

Estimated values; the actual result depends on the tofu brand and marinade used.

Reference source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy)

For general information only; it does not replace advice from a qualified health or nutrition professional.

About this recipe

This Buddha bowl brings together brown rice, black beans, broccoli, marinated baked tofu, shredded carrot, cherry tomatoes and avocado in one balanced bowl. The tofu is marinated with soy sauce, garlic and ginger and baked until golden, giving it texture without frying.

The bowl is vegetarian and easy to keep vegan, and it works especially well for meal prep because each component can be prepared ahead and assembled just before serving. Toasted sesame seeds add a final bit of crunch.

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