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Buddha Bowl. The first time I heard the name I was delighted. Delighted that somebody had named a dish that. After eating one, I was even happier.

It was bright, colourful, nutritious and satisfying. But the real beauty of it is that you can make one pretty much however you want.

Follow a few teachings and you can knock up a delicious and varied Buddha Bowl every time.  

The basic Buddha Bowl consists of a grain, a green and a bean, and is usually accompanied by a tasty dressing.

It is so-called as it is usually eaten from a bowl with a wide top – that signifies Buddha?s belly!
It incorporates many essences of life without taking life. Of course a Buddha Bowl is always vegetarian, and usually vegan.

Because of the combination of grains, greens and beans you?re getting a bowl full of complete proteins – all the essential amino acids that your body can?t make alone will be provided.

This meal also takes care of a whole host of macro and micro nutrients too, determined more precisely by the combos you pick.

We?ve put together this guide to make sure you get your buddha bowls right every time – easily and without fuss, just the way it should be.

And so, without further ado:

Part 1: Grab a grain and prep it most deliciously.

We?re going to focus on rice to begin with here for s...