A ceramic bowl filled to the brim with radiantly colorful layers of quinoa, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, shredded beetroot, boiled chickpeas, and grilled chicken. The bowl is garnished with a flourish of microgreens and finished with a drizzle of tangy vinaigrette, adding a beautiful shine.

Rainbow Buddha Bowl

Name: Rainbow Buddha Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: quinoa, 2 cups cooked; cherry tomatoes, 1 cup halved; ripe avocados, 2 diced; medium beetroots, 2 shredded; chickpeas, 2 cups boiled; chicken breasts, 2 grilled and thinly sliced; microgreens, 1 cup; Greek yogurt, 1 cup; lemon, juice of 1; extra virgin olive oil,; salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: April 07, 2025

In honor of World Health Day, I present to you this wholesome yet visually captivating Rainbow Buddha Bowl. This dish captures the spirit of healthy living with an array of colorful vegetables, lean proteins, and heart-friendly grains. It's a holistic blend of nutrients and flavor, symbolizing balance and wellness, like the icon of Buddha itself.

Ingredients (for 4)

Quinoa - 2 cups - cooked
Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - halved
Ripe avocados - 2 - diced
Medium beetroots - 2 - shredded
Chickpeas - 2 cups - boiled
Chicken breasts - 2 - grilled and thinly sliced
Microgreens - 1 cup
Greek yogurt - 1 cup
Lemon - juice of 1
Extra virgin olive oil -
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🍚🍲

Distribute evenly the cooked quinoa among four bowls.
Step 2 - 🍅🥑🐔

Arrange the cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, shredded beetroot, boiled chickpeas and sliced grilled chicken separately atop the quinoa.
Step 3 - 🥗🌱🥗

Sprinkle the microgreens over the arranged ingredients.
Step 4 - 🍶🍋🧂

Mix together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil in a bowl and season it with salt and pepper according to taste.
Step 5 - 🍴🥣😋

Drizzle the prepared dressing generously over each Buddha bowl just before serving.

Additional

This Rainbow Buddha Bowl captures the essence of health and vibrancy. You can make it your own by swapping out any ingredients based on dietary restrictions or personal preferences. For instance, tofu or salmon can replace chicken for a vegetarian or pescatarian option. Assembling this bowl can be a fun activity for kids, helping them appreciate the beauty of healthy eating. Who knows, they might even start enjoying their vegetables!