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Colorful meal-prepped containers showcasing various easy healthy lunch ideas with quinoa salads, roasted vegetables, and fresh greens.

Easy Healthy Lunch Ideas: Customizable Buddha Bowls

Discover how to create your own easy and healthy Buddha Bowls, perfect for a customizable and nutritious lunch. This versatile recipe allows you to combine your favorite grains, proteins, and fresh vegetables with a delicious tahini dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • A grain such as brown rice, quinoa, or farro
  • Massaged kale
  • A legume such as chickpeas, black beans, or edamame
  • A roasted vegetable such as roasted sweet potatoes or roasted carrots
  • A raw vegetable such as radishes, shredded cabbage, or carrot peels
  • A pickled vegetable such as sauerkraut, pickled ginger, or pickled onions
  • Lemon or Turmeric Tahini sauce
  • Sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Bowls

Method
 

Assembly
  1. Arrange your chosen grain, massaged kale, a legume, roasted vegetable, raw vegetable, and pickled vegetable into individual bowls.
  2. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds, serving extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Customize your Buddha bowl with a variety of textures and flavors. This recipe is excellent for meal prepping; prepare ingredients ahead of time for quick assembly throughout the week.