Easy Vegetarian Buddha Bowl with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
Today I’m sharing with you an easy vegetarian Buddha Bowl – it’s super simple and uses easy ingredients, from your pantry and fresh veggies. This is a post I shared on Feeding Big a couple weeks ago and now I get to share it with you! (If you haven’t checked out Cynthia’s blog then you definitely should – lots of deliciousness there!)
This meal inspiration started from a visit to my farmers market. (We’re lucky here and our market runs year-round!) This visit to the market netted a TON of delicious bites like beautiful greens, nuts and lemons and I loaded up!
Easy Buddha Bowl with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
When I came home I decided it would be easiest to toss together a simple Buddha Bowl for dinner. If you haven’t had a Buddha Bowl, you’re in for a treat! Basically they are grains, greens, legumes with other vegetables and maybe a handful of nuts on top!
What I like about this bowl is you’ll use items you already have in your fridge and pantry and because I enjoy making meal time simple, I’m hoping you can relate!
Super simple meal on the table in less than 30 minutes!
And remember I said simple? You can certainly cook the rice, but I took a shortcut and used a microwavable packet. It’s a perfect serving for two and it it was done in 90 seconds – who doesn’t love that? From there I added cannellini beans and a handful of spinach to each bowl and topped with tomatoes, radishes, olives and cucumbers.
Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette has tons of flavor and none of the guilt!
Next I made the vinaigrette – greek yogurt, lemon, parsley and some spices – whirled it up in the blender until it was combined and everything was creamy and drizzle-able (that’s a word, right?!!).
Just like that and dinner is done! This delicious bowl contains everything you need for an easy meal for two! Before we get to the recipe, I wanted to share….
What else has been cooking at Bowl Me Over?
TODAY – I am guest posting over at The New York Melrose Family! I’m sharing a GREAT pickle recipe, check it out, I think you’ll love it!
Last week I was a guest on YourModernFamily.com. If you head over there, you can check out my new recipe for 30 Minute Chicken Tetrazzini Stew – AMAZING!
Don’t forget the podcast, that was super fun! I was interviewed by Stacey from Little Figgy of the Fare Traveler. This was the first time I participated in a podcast! You can check it out here.
Easy Buddha Bowl with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
Easy Buddha Bowl with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette - This delicious vegetarian Buddha Bowl is a quick easy meal full of delicious crunch and big flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 cups salad greens
- 2 cups brown rice cooked
- 2 can cannellini beans drained, rinsed
- Assorted toppings, bell pepper, sliced olives, chopped cucumbers, sliced tomatoes and chopped onions use the vegetables you have on hand
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1 7oz. container plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon about 1 1/2 lemons
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Divide the brown rice, beans and greens between two bowls. Top with optional vegetables.
Make the vinaigrette - add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to the blender except the olive oil and water. Pulse to combine. Drizzle the olive oil in while the blender is processing. Add the water one tablespoon at a time until the salad dressing is creamy and easy to drizzle.
Serve topping the salad. Leftover salad dressing will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Last weeks bites were –
Avocado Toast Breakfast Sandwich – so delicious, the poached egg makes all the sauce you need for this bite of breakfast heaven! We’ve enjoy this for breakfast several mornings. It’s easy and just fabulous, I hope you give it a try!
Steamed Brussels Sprouts – This is a great how-to store, clean and cook steamed Brussels Sprouts. The recipe is easy, quick and delicious. Brussels sprouts are a perfect side dish! Enjoy them now, they won’t be around fresh much longer!
You must have been reading my mind, Deb! I have had a hankering for a good Buddha bowl for a few days now and I just created a Buddha bowl board on pinterest! I love your recipe and I am sure it is going to hit the spot!
That is awesome Rini!! My goal is to replicate the Buddha Bowls we enjoyed in Hawaii last year at I <3 Nola restaurant in Waiamanola. It's a tiny little vegan restaurant with the BEST food I've ever had! I hope you enjoy this yummy bowl and it satisfies that craving!
I’m really liking your bowl from the solid, healthy ingredients to the lemon vinaigrette!
Yes, healthy stuff! We are working hard to improve our diet with some yummy meals!
This looks delicious and refreshing, especially with that dressing! It seems like the perfect amount of zing and flavor for this bowl. Yummy!
Zing is a great description Luci! 😀 Thank you!!
Such lovely bright fresh flavours perfect for the change of seasons.. Very tasty I am sure.
Thanks Brian, I appreciate you stopping by!
Oh I love the sound of this recipe. Brown basmati is my favourite rice but I would switch out the cannellini for haricot beans as I love those. Delicious and healthy looking – will definitely give it a try!
Those beans sound like they would be a delicious substitute, thanks Jo!
That lemon vinaigrette looks on point! It totally ties in all the other flavours. Great job!
Thank you Emma! I just love that salad dressing!
The salad looks absolutely gorgeous. You had me at fresh veggies, I looove salads so much, not just in the summer, all year long. 5* from me 🙂
Thank you, thank you Silvia! I’m such a sucker for a big salad – always a favorite, I agree!
That creamy vinaigrette looks amazing! I love this recipe in general too; such a healthy and quick lunch option. Yummy! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
The vinaigrette is just the BEST! So good I thought I should write a blog just for it, thanks for checking out the blog Luci!
Mmm. I love Buddha bowls. And yes, we all do love shortcuts so microwave rice is fun and fast! This bowl looks so yummy with the lemon vinaigrette! Awesome recipe!
Thanks Elaine! Bowls are definitely the “thing” right now – grab a fork and dive right in!
I am absolutely in love with this vegan food bowl! Funny thing is, I’ve been eating ‘food bowls’ since I was a child before it kind of took off… now its like a fancy thing or at least such a novelty but to me it is my signature of comfort food. Love that you used brown rice and cannellini beans too!
My signature comfort food too – I love to curl up on the couch, enjoy and relax with a great bowl-o-goodness! Thank you Silvia!
I love love love making homemade lemon dressing to pair with fresh veggies. Can’t wait to try this recipe out for a quick lunch!
This will be perfect then enjoy Jessica and thank you!
I love this healthy Vegetarian Buddha Bowl! I look forward to trying this now that there are more fresh veggies available!
Looking forward to spring myself! I love all of those amazing vegggies!
The buddha bowl makes me hungry. So healthy and vegetarian dish. Looking so delicious.
Thanks Tina! Lots of yummy goodness here, I really appreciate you stopping by and taking th time to comment!
I’m really liking your bowl from the solid, healthy ingredients to the lemon vinaigrette!
Thanks Giana! It’s a great veggie bowl, so much yummy crunch!!!
This is just a delicious meal. So easy to put together and very tasty. Love it.
Delicious healthy and easy – love this meal – thank you!!