Description
This Green Goddess Buddha Bowl is a vibrant and nutrient-dense meal perfect for a detoxifying lunch. It’s packed with fresh ingredients that will leave you feeling energized and refreshed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup edamame, shelled
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- For the Green Goddess Dressing:
- 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Goddess Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a tablespoon of water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble the bowl: Start with a base of cooked quinoa.
- Top with chopped kale, sliced avocado, edamame, diced cucumber, and shredded carrots.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds.
- Drizzle generously with the Green Goddess Dressing.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute any greens you like, such as spinach or mixed greens.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or broccoli.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas.
- The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (for quinoa)
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assemblage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 10mg