Buddha Bowl

This vibrant Vegetarian Japanese Buddha Bowl combines a medley of fresh vegetables, hearty grains, and umami-rich toppings, creating a nourishing and flavorful meal. It's a delightful way to enjoy the harmony of Japanese cuisine in a healthy, plant-based format.

Ingredients

• Brown rice - 150 g
• Edamame (shelled) - 100 g
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Red cabbage - 100 g, shredded
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Nori sheets - 2, cut into strips
• Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (optional)

Steps

1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions, usually about 25 minutes.
2. While the rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables: julienne the carrot, slice the cucumber, and shred the red cabbage.
3. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, and olive oil to create a dressing.
4. Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and season with salt to taste.
5. In two serving bowls, divide the cooked brown rice as the base.
6. Arrange the edamame, carrot, cucumber, red cabbage, and avocado slices artfully on top of the rice.
7. Drizzle the dressing over the bowl and sprinkle sesame seeds and nori strips on top.
8. If desired, add black sesame seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious Buddha Bowl.

Nutrition

• Calories: 490
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in plant-based protein from edamame and brown rice.
• Loaded with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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