Description
A vibrant and nutritious Buddha Bowl packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and a rich peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup spinach or mixed greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Water to thin the sauce
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package directions.
- Season the diced chicken breast with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook it in a skillet over medium heat until tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- Steam or sauté the broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots until just tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and enough water to reach desired consistency in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Assemble the bowl starting with a base of quinoa or rice, topped with cooked chicken, steamed veggies, and spinach.
- Drizzle the peanut sauce over the bowl just before serving.
Notes
This recipe is highly customizable; feel free to swap out ingredients based on your preferences or what you have available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg