Call it a Buddha bowl, hippie bowl, or a power bowl, prepping ahead a basic bowl of the week makes for super easy health forward grab and go lunches or ready in minutes work night dinners. Packed with plant-based protein and tons of micro-nutrients, basic bowls are loaded with nutrition and ready for you, especially on days when you don't feel like doing anything healthy at all.
How to Make It:
1) Choose a hearty grain: Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Millet
2) Select a plant-based protein: Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan
3) Pick a bean of the week: Chickpeas, Black Beans, Pinto Beans, Lima Beans
4) Load of on veggies: Roasted Cauliflower, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes, Kale
5) Top with nuts or seeds: Chopped Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds
6) Garnish with fresh raw veggies and herbs: Julienned Carrots, Red Peppers, Onions, Avocado, Parsley, Cilantro
7) Finish with a dressing: Tahini or Avocado Dressing
For the recipe pictured here.
Prep Ahead: Quinoa according to packaging. Marinate Tempeh in coconut aminos and cook in the oven or on the stovetop until browned on the outside. Soak Chickpeas overnight then boil until soft - add salt and pepper. Roast Cauliflower and Sweet Potato in the oven with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Julienne Carrots, Red Peppers, and Broccoli Stalks.
Make Tahini Dressing: 1/2 Cup Tahini, 2 TBSP Fresh Lemon Juice, 1 TBSP Sesame Oil, 2 Cloves Garlic (diced and smashed), 1 TSP Real Maple Syrup, 2 TBSP Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Cold Water to reach preferred consistency.
Prepare the Bowl: Arrange prepped ahead ingredients in a large bowl. Top with Tahini Dressing, Sunflower Seeds, and Parsley - Work night dinner ready in 5 minutes :)
Your 'bowl of the week' can be different every week and never ever boring. When creating your shopping list, be sure to include a grain of the week, plant-based protein of the week, bean of the week, a variety of veggies, nut of the week, and tie it all together with a dressing or sauce that matches your flavor cravings! YUMM!
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