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A colorful Buddha Bowl featuring rice, tofu, fresh vegetables, and sliced avocado.
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Buddha Bowl

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A vibrant and nutritious plant-based meal featuring grains, fresh vegetables, tofu, and a flavorful peanut sauce.

Ingredients

Grains

  • 1.25 cups whole-grain rice

Vegetables

  • 1 red onion red onion
  • 1 lemon lemon (juice)
  • 1 cup cucumber (diced)
  • 1 cup red cabbage (thinly sliced)
  • 1 large carrot (sliced with a vegetable peeler)
  • 1 large mango (diced)
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 avocado avocado

Protein

  • 16 ounces tofu (firm or extra firm)

Sauces & Oils

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha (or red pepper flakes)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil (optional)

Garnishes

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 4 wedges lime

Instructions 

  • Cook rice in boiling salted water, then drain and cool.
  • Slice and marinate red onion in lemon juice and salt for 10 minutes.
  • Pat dry tofu, slice, toss with oil, salt, pepper, and grill for 3 minutes per side.
  • Whisk together peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • Assemble bowl with rice, spinach, diced mango, carrot ribbons, cabbage, cucumber, sliced avocado, tofu, and top with pickled onion and peanut sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or protein sources.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian