According to
Wikipedia the definition of Buddha Bowl is: A vegetarian meal, served in a
single bowl or high-rimmed plate, which consists of small portions of several
foods and served cold. These may include
grains such as quinoa or rice, plant proteins such as chickpeas, beans or tofu,
and vegetables.
In today’s world, the
general concept is that the bowls are completely balanced. The bowl is filled
with healthy food which consists of plants, served over a bed of greens or
grains and topped with a dressing. Bowl meals can be prepared for breakfast,
lunch or dinner and served hot or cold. And, depending on a person’s or
family’s diet they can include fruits, meat, dairy, fish, eggs, poultry and
honey.
Any diet you choose
to follow can be in a bowl. For example, one night I prepared a meal that
included, caramelized onions, cooked carrots, sauteed red peppers, pearl quinoa,
diced tomatoes, black beans, aged white cheddar cheese, baked chicken, and
various dressings and sauces from the frig. My vegan bowl had six ingredients. Terry’s semi-meatless bowl had four
ingredients. The leftovers were stored in separate containers for future bowl
meals, soups, or casseroles.
Buddha Bowls and One
Dish Meals have no boundaries other than your imagination and resources
available in the kitchen. The ingredients can be fresh, canned, frozen,
grilled, baked, leftovers and so on. They are a fun meal when entertaining.
Guests can bring their favorite ingredient or dressing. And you never have to
worry about picky eaters, someone’s dislikes or food allergies. Google ideas
and easy recipes are abundant. Some of us eat to live. Some of us live to eat. Bowl
meals take care of both types of people. Find your favorite bowl, eat well and
be happy.
