Rainbow Veggie Buddha Bowl (Print Version)

Vibrant bowl with colorful vegetables, wholesome grains, and zesty sesame ginger dressing for a satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup brown rice or quinoa, uncooked
02 - 2 cups water

→ Fresh Vegetables

03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
05 - 1 cup shredded carrots
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets, lightly steamed or raw
08 - 1 avocado, sliced

→ Protein

09 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed

→ Toppings

10 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
12 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Sesame Ginger Dressing

13 - 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
14 - 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
15 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
17 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
18 - 1 clove garlic, minced
19 - Juice of 1 lime

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse grains thoroughly, add to a medium saucepan with water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - While grains cook, wash and chop all vegetables according to specifications: halve cherry tomatoes, shred cabbage and carrots, slice bell pepper thinly, cut broccoli into florets, and slice avocado.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice until well combined and emulsified.
04 - Lightly steam broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes if desired for tenderness, or leave raw for enhanced crunch and texture.
05 - Divide cooked grains evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange cherry tomatoes, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, avocado, and chickpeas on top in distinct sections to create a rainbow visual presentation.
06 - Drizzle each bowl generously with prepared sesame ginger dressing, distributing evenly across all sections.
07 - Top each bowl with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro or parsley, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately while components are at optimal temperature and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, yet feels substantial enough for dinner or impressive enough for meal prep Sundays.
  • The sesame ginger dressing is addictive—you'll find yourself drizzling it on everything from roasted vegetables to scrambled eggs.
  • It's endlessly customizable, so you can chase whatever vegetables look good at the market without guilt.
02 -
  • Toasted sesame oil is potent—a little goes a long way, which is why the dressing tastes so rich without being heavy.
  • If you're prepping these bowls ahead, keep the avocado, dressing, and crispy toppings separate and add them just before eating to prevent sogginess.
03 -
  • Make the dressing the night before—flavors deepen as it sits, and you'll save yourself time on busy days.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before adding them; they taste nuttier and stay crunchier than pre-toasted versions.
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