Nutrient-Packed Buddha Bowl for Wellness

🥗 Nourish your body with a vibrant and nutrient-packed Buddha Bowl! Inspired by the holistic teachings of Barbara O’Neill, this recipe embodies the essence of whole foods and balanced nutrition. Filled with an array of colorful vegetables, plant-based protein, and healthy fats, this Buddha Bowl is a delightful ode to well-being.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
• ½ cup cooked chickpeas or black beans
• 1 cup mixed leafy greens (spinach, kale, arugula)
• ½ cup roasted sweet potatoes, cubed
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ avocado, sliced
• ¼ cup grated carrots
• ¼ cup sliced cucumber
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
• Tahini or your favorite dressing for drizzling
• Optional: lemon wedges for a citrusy touch

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Roast sweet potatoes in the oven until tender. Wash and chop the leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, carrots, and cucumber.
2. Assemble the Bowl: In a serving bowl, arrange cooked quinoa or brown rice as the base. Arrange cooked chickpeas or black beans, mixed leafy greens, roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, grated carrots, and sliced cucumber in sections around the bowl.
3. Add Toppings: Sprinkle pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds over the bowl for added crunch and nutrition.
4. Drizzle with Dressing: Drizzle tahini or your preferred dressing over the Buddha Bowl. Squeeze fresh lemon juice if desired for a zesty flavor.

🍲 This Nutrient-Packed Buddha Bowl is a wholesome combination of whole grains, plant-based proteins, healthy fats, and an assortment of colorful vegetables, providing an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

🌱 Barbara O’Neill once said, “Let food be your medicine, and medicine be your food.” This resonates deeply with her holistic approach to health, emphasizing the healing power of natural, nutrient-dense foods in maintaining overall wellness.

💬 Embracing a balanced diet abundant in a variety of plant-based foods, as advocated by Barbara O’Neill, can fortify the body’s innate healing capacities and promote optimal health.

Indulge in this nourishing Buddha Bowl as a testament to honoring your health and vitality. Stay tuned for more recipes inspired by Barbara O’Neill’s holistic wisdom, guiding us towards a path of well-being and nourishment.