INTRODUCTION TO A BUDDHA BOWL for THE CULINARY CHALLENGE #45 ๐๐๐๐๐
Hello My Dearest Steemians,
I am honored to be the GUEST JUDGE for this weekโs CULINARY CHALLENGE WEEK #45 hosted by our dear @woman-onthe-wing.
As many of you know, I have been participating in this challenge for a while and it's truly been a pleasure. I made so many new friends here and I won a few PRIZES as well, which I am very grateful for.
This week I am on the other side of the table...oh my, how very exciting!!!
I wish you all the best and I already know that you are not going make it easy for me. Your entries will be outstanding, as always, so it will be very challenging to choose the winners. Nevertheless, I can't wait to see your entries!
As you already know, the theme I selected this week is the very popular BUDDHA BOWL.
They are highly nutritious, due to the wide range of nutrients which a typical Buddha Bowl must possess. You can throw in anything you like, as long as it consists of plant based protein, veggies, cooked, raw or both, carbs, dressing and almost always, avocado.
Examples of typical plant based protein would be: all types of beans, nuts, tofu, tempeh, quinoa nuts and seeds. All plants contain sufficient amount of protein for the human body. Adding products such as tofu or tempeh, legumes and nuts to your Buddha Bowl is extra assurance that you will feel satisfied.
The other important component is the dressing; it enhances the overall taste and makes it especially flavorful. I highly recommend that you make your own dressing and do not use store made. It is not too much work and you can have it all ready in the refrigerator for up to five days, as long as it's sealed in a tight container.
I have chosen these three examples of delicious Buddha Bowls I made in the past for inspiration.
FRESH BUDDHA BOWL
Garbanzo & Veggies with Tahini Dressing
TAHINI DRESSING
โข Tahini ยผ cup
โข Juice from 1 lime (you can add more if you like)
โข Yellow organic mustard 2tsp (or mustard of your choice)
โข Nutritional Yeast 1 tbs
โข Himalayan Pink salt to taste
โข Water ยผ cup (you may add more if needed)
Blend all in a blender
WINTER BOWL
Oven roast sweet potatoes, Mung Beans & Spicy Cashew Dip
FOR RECIPE, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK:
https://www.lenasveganliving.com/winter-bowl
MUSHROOM BUDDHA BOWL
Mushroom Fried Rice with Edamame Beans, Broccoli and Miso Dressing
MISO DRESSING
โข Sesame seed oil ยผ cup
โข Juice from 1 lemon
โข Tamari 1tbs
โข Organic Miso 1/4 cup
โข Wakame Flakes 1tsp
โข Garlic powder 1tsp
โข Ginger powder 1/2 tsp
โข Maple syrup ยผ cup (or coconut sap)
โข Water 1/4 cup (you may add more if needed)
โข Chilli pepper flakes just a pinch (optional)
Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl.
THANK YOU FOR VISITING AND I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR ENTRIES ๐๐๐๐๐
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Oh wow, what a beautiful selection of Buddha bowls Lena, so gorgeously arranged and so fresh looking! I eat these all the time myself but didn't realise they were called 'Buddha bowls'! There's nothing I enjoy more, because it's never the same dish, and so you can never get tired of them! Thanks so much for putting this post together as inspiration for the challenge... I'm so excited about seeing what bowls everyone presents!
It's my pleasure Dear Joanna, I am very happy that you like them and that you are a fan of them yourself. I am also looking forward to see the entries. I ma very excited and thank you too my Dear ๐๐๐๐๐
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Great theme you picked. Love Buddha bowls... they are a regular at our home to clear out the fridge before the market day!
Oh I see Amy lol...............I am glad you like it. Thank you so much ๐๐๐๐๐
Love knowing these are called Buddha Bowls. Yours are so.beautiful and I am looking forward to trying your dressing recipes! Upped and steemed
Thank you so much Dear Melinda, I am glad you like it and I really appreciate your support ๐๐๐๐๐
All of your Buddha bowls are just so tantalizing and so good looking with all the different colors! I love them and I bet they taste even more amazing! Thanks Lena for your kind support!
Thank you so much Dear Icy, I am glad you like it and you are most welcome ๐๐๐๐๐
Now I am hungry again! Who's preparing a Buddha Bowl like this for me right now?!! ๐
Thank you so much my Dear, come on over, I will make it for you lol